I ordered the dark gray bed for a 12" full-size mattress. As some of the other reviews stated, the color is slightly darker than it appears in the pictures. Nevertheless, the bed itself is sturdy and looks good without any visible defects. The assembly was relatively easy and I was able to assemble it alone in ~ 1.5-2 hours (Some help would be recommended while attaching the headboard to the frame but it is possible to rest the headboard against the wall and continue the assembly single-handedly).