I absolutely love my new desk! It's very well built, is the perfect size for my laptop docking station plus 2 screens and I love that it has shelves for my printer & books and nice, sturdy drawers, which hold quite a lot.  I couldn't be happier.  I got the gray, and it looks nice even on my brown carpet because the top is a very versatile brown/gray.  The metal has a matte finish, and the top, drawers and shelves look like real wood, but I prefer it over wood because the laminate will wipe clean very easily and is stain proof!  The hardware is good quality, and it wasn't bad for the hubby & I to assemble.  Highly recommend this desk!