This is a simple curved headboard tufted with buttons.  Material is not rough but appears durable.I got the charcoal which is a black gray. It is a low profile bed so getting the right box spring and mattress height is important. I got a 4 in box spring and 14 inch mattress and it comes right to the bottom of the headboard with minuscule gap , I’m 5’2 and have to push up slightly to get out of bed. If you want this a little higher I’d recommend getting your mattress and box spring to add up to the 22 inches this bed can handle.