This headboard is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted it to blend in and accent the bed, without standing out too much. My son is 13 and wanted something upholstered, but I wasn’t willing to go with cloth, because I knew it would get dirty. The vinyl is a great compromise. It seems thick and still soft. The grey color said “light grey”, but it is not light at all. It is more of a charcoal grey color. As you can see, it’s a perfect match for the wall. I mounted this headboard to the wall by putting screws through the wood. Although, there are good pre-drilled holes for attaching it directly to the frame. For the price, this headboard is awesome!