Actually would like to give 4.5 stars. I'm very happy with the bed frame. It gives the room just the look I wanted. As others reported, I found some areas of discoloration on the frame, but fortunately they aren't noticeable. Also, the headboard didn't fit as far down on one side as the other. I had to work with it a bit to make it level. The bed was easy to assemble. Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase and recommend this bedframe for a cottage or farmhouse look.