This is a higher end assemble-yourself piece.  The instructions were excellent and the pieces themselves were good quality.  The color is as pictured.  I have a stain called golden mahogany that this matches almost perfectly.  Its lighter than most people would picture mahogany being, I think, and its warmer toned- just slightly reddish.  It doesnt store a lot but the storage is a nice feature.  We use it so my 2 yr. old can get into our bed at night if she wakes up and needs comfort.  Even my husband commented that this was a beautiful piece.