This is a really beautiful frame! Looks a little bit like a muted metallic chocolate color, not really bronze. It took more time for just me to assemble it alone, but I managed it with no real issues. It is still holding up but screws may need to be periodically tightened. No squeaking yet but after I had been standing on it I noticed one side is clunking a little if I climb on to the bed from that side, so will need to retighten. Queen size is sturdy enough to hold a combined weight of at least 450 lbs which includes the heavy latex mattress and topper and metal box spring and 1 heavy person. Will see in the future if it will still hold up with another person in it. Only had it 2 months, so far so good.