This is a high quality bed.  I searched for almost two years for one and took a chance on this.  Very pleased with the purchase.  The gray is a tad darker than the picture but still beautiful.  Also, make sure you measure the depth of the mattress with all of the trimmings.   I should have made the bed taller so the mattress could fit under the headboard.  Consequently, my mattress slides sometimes.  It is heavy and definitely a two person job to assemble.  I put it together by myself with occasional help from the 11 year old.  Definitely should've waited for at least one adult to come home.  Enjoy!