This platform bed is a clean bright white.  Solid pieces and very good hardware included.  Directions are mainly pictures, but are outlined step-by-step with numbered pieces to make matching eaiser.  Drawers did not close completely at final stage (had to tweak them), due to miss alignment of marked pre-drill holes for screws. Mattress sits on boards that are secured on to frame for maximum stability. Came with exact amount of screws/dowels etc for the job, very clean finish.