Easy to assemble and very sturdy when connected to the bed. Height is a perfect fit. Not to short and not so tall that it towers over the bed. The wings came separate from the headboard and took some patience to attach because you can not lay it flat on floor to assemble, but once you figure out where to assemble it was very easy. The color is nice and similar to the picture. The wings smelled a little when taken out of the package but I think that's from packaging. Air them out and maybe spray a little something on it and you should be fine. I was searching for a headboard for so long and am highly satisfied with this one. I would recommend this purchase.