The bed looks exactly as pictured.  I really liked the combination of wood and upholstery on the head board and the very mid century modern look.  The bed arrived packaged very well.  I would have given this item 5 stars I am taking 1 star off for the following reason:  Again, packaging and time it took to deliver were all outstanding.  The problem was missing parts.  The side rails and center support beam were missing. I contacted Wayfair and they immediately ordered replacement parts.  The replacement parts have not shipped yet and it has been a week and a half.  The entire bed, once ordered, took less time to ship.  I am currently sleeping on a mattress on the floor.  The bed looks great though and I am hoping parts will arrive fine once they ship so I am only taking off 1 star.