This bed is beautiful but had blue threads woven throughout the Pewter color that I wasn't expecting. The size was great! I have a low profile boxspring which allows my mattress to sit right at the top of the side and foot rails but i can still see the wall through a small space at the bottom of the headboard. Otherwise, the bed is very sturdy and well made. It came in several large boxes and I was able to assemble it by myself.