The wood is a nice color and the headboard is comfortable. HOWEVER, it is really a pain to put together--we struggled and struggled to get that last screw in on one of the wings of the headboard. It is also definitely larger than a queen--without a puffy comforter on, the slats are visible on the sides and end, and I had to push the mattress out a bit from the headboard to cover the distance. Not in love, but also not willing to go through the trouble of taking this apart.