Wow. Just WOW! Not only was this headboard impeccably shipped to avoid any of the velvet being damaged, but it was also priced so well we couldn't avoid giving it a try; and boy am I glad we did!!! We needed a taller headboard due to our thick mattress and 9" box springs. With this being height adjustable it was a perfect option. They Grey Shimmer is a perfect neutral to most any design and it's incredibly, INCREDIBLY soft. The nail heads are all spaced perfectly which shows quality workmanship. My husband said it was extremely easy to install; it came with instructions and hardware for the legs to be attached to the headboard but not to our king bed-frame, which we had so it wasn't an issue). The color is a light, velvety shimmery grey, just as described. We are thrilled, and for the price, we would buy this over again in a heartbeat. I will be ordering from WayFair again, without question.