Very nice. I wanted a classic metal framed bed for an elegant appeal, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was pretty quick for my husband and a friend to assemble, and is a beautiful off-white/cream colour with lots of visible "distressing" in a dark brown tone all over the piece. The frame was a bit crooked, but my husband's friend was able to use his DIY skills to sort that out, so it's not noticeable now. The headboard and footboard are both nice and tall, which is exactly what we wanted, to "frame" the bed and add an almost sculptural "character" in the bedroom. Very nice purchase overall.