These chests are gorgeous! I ordered 2 for our master bedroom and I couldn't be happier. As mentioned in another review, the color is a little less blue than appears. The color is kind of grey with a subtle hint of green, very subtle. I actually love the color, in fact, I hesitated to order these because I thought they might be to blue, so, for me, the color was a plus. Now, to be clear, if you have no other blue in your room, this will still read blue/grey, just a bit more "watered down" than the vibrant blue in the picture. Also, we use the nightstands for drinks, and do not use coasters, no problem. You will not be disappointed.