I work at a furniture store and lets just say this headed is very good quality!!  I was very impressed at how heavy and study  was along with how well finished it is.  The only thing I don't care for is the fabric doesn't down the posts.  Instead it is a black felt.  But I knew this before I purchased considering it is visible in the picture that it's advertised in.  Overall I love the color of the taupe.  It's a silvery taupe microsuade fabric used and I absolutely love the color!  It as very easy to assemleand give different heights that can be used according to your frame and mattress height.  I would recommend this and buy it again if I needed another in the future.