I bought the oak color and I feel like the photos are accurate in the coloring. It's very chic and sophisticated. It was easy to assemble, just a little time consuming. It is a very heavy bed (we bought a king), so you will need a second person to help you. The bed came securely in its shipping package. We have been sleeping on this bed for a month now and it doesn't move, it is solid and sturdy! I feel like this bed is built to last, so I am happy to pay the price for something that I will have for years to come. I will try to update this review with a photo once I get my bedroom put back together.