This bed far exceeded my expectations.  I can't believe the price now that it's arrived and has been assembled. It's grand and luxurious in an old Hollywood glamour kind of way.  It feels solid and heavy.  No creaks or sagging.  The king size has two metal support bars in addition to generous slats so it's very sturdy.  The velvet is soft and shiny, though as others have noted, the grey is more a silvery light blue.  The base is wrapped in the same velvet over some kind of bunting, so it's soft and cushioned.

This bed completely transformed the look of my bedroom.  What a great find at an unbelievable price.