I have had this coffee table for about a month and the coloring and the sturdiness are amazing. It requires quite a bit of assembly and you will need a philips and hammer. You will also need someone to help you attach the top. There is a part that was supposed to slide in on the side. One of the sides slid in real easy but the other side I had to use a hammer to get it in, which caused a little damage. The lifting of the top doesn't feel super sturdy. I have to use 2 hands to lift it and the sides of the top don't open together so feels a bit wonky.