Is this crib dark cherry because I ordered espresso? (Munire)

kikimeemee

Hello!

So, I purchased the Munire Keyport crib in espresso from Buy Buy Baby.  My receipt, the delivery man and recall registration card all say "espresso" but I'm having my doubts.  When crib arrived today, it was very cloudy outside and looked like this (see "crib 1" photo).  It sure looked espresso to me upon delivery.  A couple hours later, the sun came out and now I see this ("crib 2" photo).  My, oh, my, that sure looks like a lot of cherry in an espresso color.   Maybe I don't know what 'espresso' is since I don't drink coffee (ha), so please enlighten me if you're an expert on wood colors.

I understand lighting may be playing a trick on me, but the second photo makes the crib look so dark cherry, which I personally don't care for. 

What do you all think?

 

(Edited crib name as I had it incorrectly listed as "Keystone")

ASmallWonder

Espresso can really vary. Some are almost black and some are quite red. We have an espresso crib that is definitely quite red.

asm07

I agree with pp. I'd say that's espresso with red tones to it, not cherry. I've found that matching espresso furniture can be quite difficult!

Ihope

When shopping for crib I noticed a lot of cribs labeled espresso actually looked like a dark cherry to me

jennygirlmt

We have the same crib and I love it. However, I'm totally blanking on what color I intended it to be (bought it almost 5 years ago, it was Baby Cache). My mom helped pick it out and bought the armoire as a gift, which leads me to think it was Dark Cherry since she isn't an espresso fan.  But I just can't remember!

In any case, it's a beautiful crib and if you like it I wouldn't worry. If you hate then that's a different story.

BabyKsMommy

I agree with PP too. There is a big variance with espresso. I have 2 espresso dressers from baby cache, which i think is the same as munire and I really like the color. Ive had one dresser over 3 years and it has held up very well.

kikimeemee

1. I had no idea espresso included red tones.

2. I didn't realize matching espresso would be hard. I bought mismatch furniture (crib, dresser and glider) all 'allegedly' in espresso and they all match -- albeit have that red tone. I guess I lucked out.

How is dark cherry different from espresso then?


I so appreciate your answers above! Thank you! :-D