I have been wanting one of these headboards for a while but after reading probably too many reviews I was worried about the studs being misaligned, the material not being as described, it not being tall enough or it having a strong odor. This item must be new and had zero reviews so I went out in a limb and bought it. I could not be happier with it! The height is perfect, high enough to see all the details even with our high mattress and double pillows. The material does not have any odor whatsoever. I'm not sure if it's 100% linen but it definitely looks like it is and is very soft. The color is a very rich tan.  There is some assembly required but it only took my husband 5 minutes to attach the legs to the back and then onto our bed frame. Buy this product and you will not be disappointed!!