can you say....wow!!!!  the height of this headboard makes a serious statement...this is a high end looking bed.  well made, easy as heck to put together and took 20 minutes at most.  fabric is not crushed velvet but a very soft, suede like material that really is beautiful.  it is tailored..i got the cream bed and it is more of a champagne color, think oyster white, if white had a cool tan added....it is very elegant and classy,  everybody thinks i paid a fortune.  the headboard curves in on the sides which is unique.  dont be afraid to get this bed it is worth every penney, you will not be dissappointed i promise you