I searched some time for a queen headboard for my guest room. This piece is transitional enough to compliment the  contemporary style I was going for. It's also very tall and makes quite a statement! I chose the gunmetal color - a dark grayish brown with a semi gloss finish - and it goes well with the dark brown furniture and brushed silver dresser hardware. Thanks to the assistance of my very handy brother, the headboard was assembled and attached in under an hour.  I would have given this item five stars, however the center support piece is slightly off center by about 1/4". It's not a big deal, once the pillow shams are on the bed I probably won't even notice it.