The color was a bit darker than the pictures, but worked perfectly. It does take quite a bit of time to assemble.

I got this Bookshelf because it was the perfect size for the space. The assembly instructions were straightforward (pay attention to the orientation of the pieces in the drawing). I went slow, to avoid mistakes, and it took me 4 hours to assemble. The final result is GREAT! For the price, it's a very nice looking bookshelf. If you've got the time and inclination to assemble it, I'd highly recommend this bookshelf.