I chose the caramel color which is exactly as pictured in the photos on the Wayfair website.  The bed appears very solid and sturdy.  I put most of it together by myself, but deed help from my husband to attach the side rails to the head and foot pieces. Putting the slats down is also easier with two people due to the Velcro attachments.  The Velcro is pure brilliance— keeps the slats from shifting over time.