As others said, it's a little darker than pictured. But, that's what we wanted. 

It came together without much of a struggle. But, I did want to note that the wood is very hard. So, it was a chore to drive the screws that held the slats to the frame. I couldn't use a drill since the holes in the slats were too close to the sideboards. So, I had to do this by hand with vice grips turning the screwdriver.  Other than that, it came together easily. 

We've had it for a week so far, and it feels very sturdy. No squeaks, cracks, or groans from the bed.