I've had this bed for quite a while now, moved and had to put it back together. It's sturdy and just as nice as expected. Definitely white. I bought a matching nightstand and a matching storage bedroom bench. They are slightly off, design is a little different, and color leaning more toward off white. I took the advice given and got a mattress that was 12 inches thick and I'm glad I did. The bed doesn't creak much, pretty good quality. Definitely a bit of a project to put together, but more time consuming than truly difficult.