This headboard is a perfect neutral stylish addition to my bedroom.  It's very much a true linen color and the fabric is nubby.  The nailheads are shiny silver, which is different than most nailhead I see that is gold color.  Love the silver!  I purchased the queen size and it is well porportioned to the bed.  You can stack your pillows up against it and it shows just enough.  The only downside is that it does not come with any screws/bolts to attach it to a bed frame (4 stars for this).  So, make sure that you go get your bolts before hand because you'll want to set this up as soon as you get it!