The coloring in the photograph makes you think it is about to be this antique cream/white color however when you receive it- it is actually quite bright of a white.  I was definitely disappointed in color and in assembly.  It was pretty easy to follow except for the base rods across the bed don't click in.  I got multiple people to try and no one could do it.  We ended up just balancing them across the bottom because they never plugged in.  Once you take that much time assembling there's no way you're undoing it all to return it so it is what it is.  Also the headboard is much shorter in person than in photographs.