Very attractive. Be are that the back of the bed slopes back towards the wall. We have 2 very small nicks (inflicted by us). The wood is on the soft side so nicks show the lighter base wood under the staining. I need to hit with a spot of Old English stain and they will probably disappear. Overall very attractive. I like the look of the side rails compare to other products in tis price range. I was worried the foot of the bed might be too high to see the TV but I got the measurement before buying and indeed it is fine. I have a Sleep Number bed on an adjustable base so my bed sits high.