This is an excellent bed, especially for the price. The craftsmanship is beautiful, and the bed feels and looks very sturdy. This could be assembled by one person, but was very easy with two people. The light grey color in the pictures is very true to actual color. I searched for weeks, as I am a very particular shopper, and I am very pleased with the end results. The great reviews I read on Wayfair were accurate and very helpful!