The color is very nice. The wood is lightweight yet seems semi sturdy. Directions simple and easy. Problem was with the manufacturing. Drill holes are on the wrong side for bottom shelf. Therefore you had to drill yourself. Glue was oozing on the bottom in several areas, not a huge issue because you did not see it from above. Staining was poor. Several areas of the top of the table were not even stained. Got a replacement table and that one too did not have the drill holes on the correct side, plus it was cracked along the top of the table when received. If it was packaged better and manufactured properly it would be great, too bad. At this price point you shouldn't have to be working on the table (DYI) yourself to make it presentable. Quality control is poor, however look of table is great.