This bed is pretty much as advertised. I feel as though the color is a bit off from the online picture. It has more of a red tone. The headboard is also thinner than expected.  But the bed was extremely well packaged.  It came double boxed and had no damage. There are minute scratches, but you cannot see them unless you are thoroughly looking. They had to have been a result of manufacturing and not the shipping. It took more time unboxing the bed, then putting it together, and thats a good thing! Overall, the bed is sturdy and beautiful. I found the matching nightstand and plan on ordering it as well.