I love my bed and very happy with my purchase!
The color is actually a pretty gray. In the photo it appears a grayish purple but it’s not. It has a pattern on it that you couldn’t tell from the photo. 
I love the color it is and the pattern is subtle. 
The bed shipped quickly and came in one box. I was alarmed at first thinking a box was forgotten. Nope all the pieces needed to complete this bed are stored in the back of the headboard. 
I put together a couple of Wayfair beds and this one was the easiest by far. The instructions were detailed and easy to follow. I have some friends help with putting the main thing together. There is only slight spacing on the sides of the bed but nothing obscene.