The overall appearance is nice.  The headboard had a chip in the paint when it was delivered but the chip was small and on the back so we planned to keep it and assembled the headboard to the bed frame.  That is when we noticed some issues with the headboard.  First, the headboard is not very sturdy and moves when you prop your back against it.  The solid metal area of the headboard is thin and makes an annoying popping noise whenever you put weight against the headboard.  My son is 8 years old and weighs less than 70 pounds so I can imagine this would be a bigger problem with an adult who might like to watch TV or read in bed.  We will be returning the headboard and ordering another option.