A lot of the reviews said that this was hard to put together, but my husband put it together w/ no problems.  It is very cute.  The color is very true.  I don't like the light wood color, but that is my own fault.  I don't think it was misrepresented at all.  The height is perfect, and if you have a small space, as I do, you won't feel overwhelmed at all by this piece.