OK, I wanted something different - not your standard wood or brass headboard. I LOVE IT! Now, it's a bit of work. This headboard does NOT attach to a bed. It is placed with screws into the wall behind a bed. I didn't mind at all. It is so striking and lovely. I chose the style with the deeper colors which match a number of colors in my good comforter set. My bedroom is SO pretty! I am thrilled with this purchase.