It was easy to put together.  That being said the corners of the bed frame didn't look right once together so we added more L brackets that we had which helped.  I don't like that the frame doesn't totally cover my box spring, but I fixed this be putting an extra fitted sheet I had over it.  Bed is very sturdy once put together and comfortable to lean back on.  Fabric is good enough, medium weight linen look polyester that looks as though it may pill over the years.  Depending on the height of your box spring and mattress there could be a gap between it and where the headboard starts at the head of the bed. The grey is a true grey and not really bluish or greenish which makes me happy.  The bed looks pretty darn good once put together but you can tell it is not the same quality as PB.  Overall though for what I payed with 10 off I would say it is worth the money, especially when the fabric headboard may go out of style in a few years.