Just received this bed frame 10 days ago and was very excited to see it.  The outer pieces of wood were stained in a perfect cherry color but the larger inner panel in the headboard and in the end board came out a different muddled color that did not match the outer pieces.  I have been a painting contractor for 40 years and so it was sad to see that the staining job was negligent.  If the stain matched, then it is a very nice look.  Whoever did this staining and whoever okayed it for shipping did a disservice to the reputation of this company and I am extremely dissatisfied with the staining job I received on my order.