The frame for the full-size bed was solid wood and sturdy. The color is true to the picture, we purchased the gray. It came well packed and it seemed overwhelming to assemble but it really wasn’t that bad. It took us (two people) less than an hour to assemble. Minor complaint is if the wooden support slats were just a few centimeters longer it would have lined up better with the pre-marked spots for the screws and been easier.