Headboard arrived damaged, but my partner didn't notice until the bed was put together. Wayfair customer service was amazing, so I'm taking that into consideration in my 4 star rating. My daughter loves the bed and I chose it due to the eco friendly certifications (i.e. fabric isn't treated with flame retardant and it didn't have a terrible off-gassing smell when unpacked). As others have indicated, the gray is not a true velvet. It's a polyester blend, but I'm thinking that may age better in some ways. Overall, satisfied with the purchase.