This headboard basically looks exactly like its picture.  I wouldn't say it looks incredibly luxurious or anything, but more like a mid-range type of item.  Think one step above [...], which is basically where I am right now.  The color is a pretty generic khaki color with no green tinge, although it is maybe a little on the dark side.  It isn't going to attach to every mattress frame properly- it doesn't really attach to ours.  It's just standing on its two legs on the ground between the wall and our mattress, which doesn't really matter to me.  This would probably bother you if you don't want the headboard to shake when you move around on the bed.  All in all, it's very pretty and looks beautiful with our bedding and furniture, and that was my top priority.  I will definitely keep it and use it in a guest room if I ever upgrade.