The order arrived quickly, and in good condition. The bed came with good assembly instructions and was easy to put together - took about an hour by myself. It is very sturdy, suitable for a master bedroom. Looks very nice, goes well with my eclectic wood furniture (a little of this, a little of that) and pulls the room together. Very happy with this purchase. The "gold" mentioned by other reviews is minimal and on the dull side, not brassy or flashy or obtrusive at all. The overall look is dark brown.