This table has exceeded my expectations and functionality and quality. It is more narrow than I was expecting, but it works out better for my small space. The storagr space in the middle is short but a great size for wedding in throw pillows. I will be looking for bins short enough to fit for added storage. If you want to build it with the drawers facing forward you have to reference the last few pages of the instructions first to get an idea of how to make that happen. There are no directions for that way and if you follow the instructions straightforward you will end up with the drawers facing towards the TV. It looks wonderful, but for my personal use I would find it more functional with the drawers facing towards the couch. The setup is very straightforward and easy to do but it takes a while because there are a lot of steps. It does require two people to assemble but you could get it done with just one if you are strong-willed and creative. Just take your time and pay close attention to the instruction diagrams. To lift the top you have to grab either end and lift it uniformly or it does wobble a little bit. A crossbar support between the two hinges would stabilize it a lot more. When the top is up I can comfortably lean my elbows on the table without any kind of wobble or fear of the table top going back down. In order to access the center compartments you do have to lift up the top so a side panel or something similar would make it easier to use that space, but for non-regular access it works just fine. I would recommend using coasters though because I dont know how well finish on the wood will hold up against wear. I got the lighter Grey color. Overall I would recommend this especially considering the exceptional build quality,functionality, and low price of ~$188 compared to other items of similar quality.