This media cabinet/t.v. stand arrived well-packaged.Assembly time was about 1 1/2 hours, including clean-up.Color is not white, more off an off-white. The color has a SLIGHT yellow-green tinge to it. You may not be too happy with the paint job if you like antiqued, cottage, etc. style of decor. The paint job is kind of cheap looking as-is. There were a few dirty fingerprints on the wood that I had to clean. I wish the color was whiter and more antiqued, so I plan on painting this myself and scuffing the edges with steel wool.Also the knobs are ordinary looking, so I will replace those with something, too.The bottom apron (scalloped decorative piece) can be left off if that is not your style.Overall, this is a decent piece, feels sturdy, and with a little work can be nicer. I could not find this style elsewhere (without being $1,000!) so it is a good value. I'd recommend this piece of furniture, but would warn about the color.