This is the easiest bed to put together.  The key is to not tighten all the screws until they are all put in their perspective holes.  Then you start at one corner and go around the whole bed and tighten them.  It is a very nice shade of grey and the material has that linen look to it.  I love that you don't need a box spring either.  I highly recommend this bed.  I ordered this bed in a twin and full size.  See pics.