This bed is very sturdy, was very easy to put together. The tufting is very deep, and well done. The color is an oatmeal linen colir (think Restoration Hardware). It arrived in perfect condition only 5 days from ordering! Although this king bed is lighter in color in comparison to the queen espresso sleigh bed we used to have, the fact that the headboard is a deep tuft, and square, makes it take up the same amount of "visual space".  We put it up against a large wall, so it still looks ok. You will need a box spring cover, as it shows a couple of inches.