I really, really love the way this bed looks. The fabric is gorgeous. In some of the photos posted with reviews it was a very dark gray, but mine came in medium gray exactly as pictured in the ad. There's a very slight sheen to the fabric that gives it some lightness and the nailhead trim is shiny silver. It looks very glam but inviting at the same time. The bed itself seems sturdy and well-made and fits our 12 inch memory foam mattress perfectly. I'm giving four stars instead of five because it feels like there is barely any padding under the upholstery, so it's really not very soft at all to lean against if sitting up in bed. Not a huge deal, the way it looks is most important to me, but I would prefer it to be a little cozier for reading in bed. Also, the nailhead trim and the seam at the top of the headboard are a little asymmetrical, it doesn't arch as high as it should on one side. It's still a beautiful bed but the imperfection does bother me a bit.