I Needed a low-profile headboard to go on a "Hollywood" frame for a king size bed under a slanted ceiling in a Cape Cod. This was pretty much ideal.  It's a little darker than some of the light oak pieces I have in the room, but not drastically.  It was delivered promptly, is designed well, and assembled easily and well.  My only concern cannot really be blamed on the item itself.  Since it only attaches to the frame at the bottom, it will not stand up to any kind of abuse. You wouldn't want to lean on it with no wall behind it. I do have a wall behind mine & I really just wanted to keep the pillows from falling off the head of the bed.  It's a very nice piece, especially at this price.