I love this bed, it isn't pink it's more of a mauve/purplish pink. You can see a hint of gray in the color depending on the lighting. It has a subtle sheen to it and the soft velvet make it look very expensive. I was nervous that the pink would look juvenile but, snice it's not a true pink it works well with any age. I ordered it over 2 months ago and just now putting it up. I'm also in love with my nightstands, they came from here as well. I'm glad I made this purchase it has exceeded my expectations as far as the aesthetics. I will have to update later about durability. By the way, assembly was easy. The directions are easy to follow and with the tools that come with the bed it only took a hour.