The headboard is very easy to assemble. I did not bother to attach it to the bed frame because it works just as well to wedge the headboard between the bed and the wall. The light grey color is very pretty and accurate to the website photos. I chose it because I wanted a smaller queen size headboard, and at around 60 wide, its the perfect fit. I give it four stars because the shipping took a while and I had to chase the UPS guy down. FYI, standard shipping required a signature upon delivery.