This bedframe is a warm chestnut color, and the fact that it is wood rather than laminate makes a real difference. It was pretty easy to put together, although I did have a helper and we used a drill rather than the provided wrench to get the last few screws in to save time. It's a good, solid bed at one of the lowest prices I've found anywhere for a new frame, especially one with slats. I would probably recommend a bedskirt as well, because at least with my mattress, there's an inch or so of gapping around the edges where the mattress is slightly smaller than the frame.  All in all, a fabulous deal!