This bed is beautiful and a perfect addition to our bedroom!  I was looking for a statement piece headboard, I researched a lot of sites prior to purchasing this bed; after reading all of the reviews and comparing it to similar beds I decided to buy it.  I am so happy that I did!  My husband put the bed together, it took him 1-2 hours.  I agree with some of the reviews that the holes didn't match up perfectly, but after some slight adjustments we were able to make them fit.  We have a 10" mattress and the platform bed was a little low for us, so we ended up adding a 9" box spring.  As for the color of the headboard, it is exactly what I was looking for with a beige linen fabric.  The bed is also very heavy and great quality.  The only complaint I have is that it took a long time to arrive, about 2 months.  Other than that, I couldn't be happier and would buy it again in a heartbeat!