Sturdy piece of furniture that adds simplistic class to any bedroom. Unlike some other reviews noted, this bed wasn't that hard to put together if you have two pairs of hands, the right tools (we used a screwdriver and crescent wrench set), and an interest in putting things together. Yes, the instructions aren't very clear, so as a few other reviewers noted, you definitely need to attach the wings to the headboard before you do anything else. Other than that, using common sense and some patience, you'll get this together more easily than some claimed (only took my hubby and me about an hour). 

A note about the pewter color: in direct daylight, this color is a gorgeous dark grey color, but not quite charcoal. However, in yellow-tinted light, it plays some tricks on your eyes; I feel the fabric looks a bit greenish, but my sister sees it more as a slate blue. You can easily avoid any unwanted color effects with good lighting options and strategic bedding options.