Arrived in perfect condition.  To assemble bed in “picture frame” style around an adjustable frame mattress I recommend attaching headboard to sideboards first instead of attaching the footboard first as instructions directed. There are NO WORDS with assembly instructions, only pictures.  But once having conquered all that, it is a very pretty bed frame, light grey in color with subtle variations, very soft, but not velvet.  Solid, well made, and I am happy with my purchase, especially at the discounted price I got around Black Friday.