Loooooove this headboard. I wanted real velvet not "microfiber velvet" and this is it! I ordered the grey and it was slightly lighter than expected but still quite beautiful. The velvet has a nice shine to it which dresses up the bedroom nicely. Assembly was easy. Once the headboard was in place I found myself compelled to get new bedding to dress the rest of the bed up! I've been wanting a tufted velvet headboard for years. This headboard was a steal of a bargain for a nice high quality product. If I could give it 10 stars I would.