I love this bed! Its super cute and totally works for my bedroom. The color is a light sand/beige color and it goes with everything. It looks exactly like the picture. I had a friend help me because the box is over 100 pounds (and I couldnt carry it to my apartment) and the assembly is probably best with a second person. Everything is all packaged up in the headboard. The bed basically screw's together which will be nice when I eventually move and will need to take it apart. Like the other reviews suggest, don't tighten everything up until all the pieces are in place. I'm super happy I found this bed and the price was perfect!!