This is a very nice bed.  The look is just as pictured.  It arrived in three very heavy boxes so just be sure you have someone who can move it for you.  We had some difficulty putting it together as the lower rails are supposed to just slide into slots on the head and foot board, but we had to actually unscrew the metal slots, hammer them on to the rails and then screw everything back together.  Have a power screw driver on hand and a heavy hammer or mallet. Now it's very sturdy and a beautiful centerpiece for our bedroom.  I would definitely recommend this bed.