I was nervous to purchase a bed online however, I am so thankful that I took a leap of faith. The bed arrived fairly soon after ordering. It took my husband about 2 hours to assemble. It is absolutely beautiful. The color is a light sand light cream and the fabric has a linen feel. I do not see the headboard bars that others discussed. Perhaps I have a higher mattress. I purchased a king memory foam bed to place in it. I would highly recommend this bed to my friends. I feel like I am sleeping in a luxurious hotel every night.