My daughter has been looking for a headboard since 2007.  She moved to another state and lived there for 2 years and still could not find one that she liked, so she lived without a headboard. She is very particular, and could not find a headboard that she liked.  This headboard was magnificent when you see it in person.  I bought it for my daughters Christmas present and she was blown away.  She said she felt like a princess when sleeps in her bed.  The headboard looked  just like it is in the photograph only better.  We had no problem attaching it to the bed...it was so easy. If you are looking for a headboard that screamed elegance......this is it, and the price, you just cannot beat it.  GO FOR IT!