I think the bed is just as pretty in person! I am very happy with my purchase. The Wayfair delivery team was awesome! It was packaged nice and had no dents or anything damaged. I put it together by myself. It's a solid bed. I did have one question regarding installation and called Wayfair and they were excellent in helping me solve the issue. (The problem was me, not the instructions.) I will have to get a bed skirt because you can see the box spring. You can also get the nightstands from Joss & Main and Birchlane. This is not an ad, just information. I wish they were paying me.