The headboard was exactly what I was hoping it would be, and the pictures online are a good representation. Got it to a perfect height, so there is no gap between the mattress and the headboard.  Looks great.  Can't speak to installation because I didn't attach it to the frame, just have it sitting behind the bed, against the wall, for the time being.  It is pretty sturdy without being attached and I've been sleeping with it like that for several weeks without any issues.