Solid headboard. Actual gray color much darker than in picture. Is very pretty and sturdy. Problems holes did not align to bed frame and did not come with way to attach to bed frame, and when moving headboardbed after assembled must be very careful to always lift (vey heavy after attached to bed frame) and not slide or drag as the bottom of the headboard (legs) are black and WILL leave a markstain on your floor. Already have several and have only had the headboard for two months.