I love my headboard. Its so lovely. Its not stark white, more like creamy white, but thats just fine. I put it together myself. I suggest you measure from the floor up to the mattress, then take that measurement from the bottom leg to the closest hole to attach to headboard. I figured that out after second try. Also,  the slats where you attach to your bedframe, can be reversed to be wider or closer. Take you time, and its an easy install.