I looked online for ideas before narrowing the selection and heading to a physical store to get an in-person look at the nightstand. I was happy our local store had this on display. It was surprising to see how accurate the online photo was. The nightstand looks beautiful! It has a classic, antique style to it. The color is a rich medium brown with red and dark brown hues. It's comparable to a red mahogany or cherry oak in color. It looks good in warm, cool, or natural lights. The size was perfect for what I wanted too. I'm glad they included the dimensions online because that was super helpful in preparing the space for it. It sits smooth and feels really sturdy because of the wide legs/feet. The nightstand is primarily solid wood from what I could tell, which is a bonus. Solid wood furniture is usually more durable.