I love the headboard. Please believe others reviewers and me - the is not bright gold. The colors are green, brown, silver and gold. It is not shiny but has a natural soft gold cast. I'm using many shades of gold frames, antique brass lamps etc in the room.  it looks great. Delivery was timely and packaging was fine. Haven't attached it to my bed frame yet. But I may just attach it to the wall at the height that works best.