Attractive. The material has a little bit of texture to it but I would not say it looks like linen because it's a little shinier than a true linen. It attached easily to my bed rails  though we had to put the bed wheels on a carpet protector to bring the height up by about a quarter inch so that all the weight was not on the headboard alone.  I like that the legs are  upholstered rather than unfinished wood or black like many other headboards. The nail heads are attractive, equally spaced and well applied. I was disappointed  that the color was more of a creamy off-white then a true white.  It arrived quickly and undamaged though I was surprised that the legs were not wrapped in plastic like the main headboard. It was raining that day and if I had not been there when it was delivered the rain could have soaked through the cardboard box and damaged the upholstery of the legs.   Overall I am pleased with the product for the price that I paid. It is a good value.