This bed is exactly what I was looking for.  The color is a very light, pale pink, so the picture was extremely close to the actual color.  I'm a single gal and small-framed, and put this bed together by myself within a few hours.  Instructions were great and I'm very pleased with how sturdy it is.  I chose to keep my box spring under my mattress for various reasons, so I just stored the wooden slats for the time being. It does make the bed a bit tall, but there is still a good amount of headboard showing, so it looks great.  Once I'm ready to eliminate the box spring and add the slats, the bed will be a bit lower and show more headboard as the picture reflects.  

All in all, this bed is perfect for what I needed.  It shipped quickly, and the box was flat so I was able to manage it on my own.  The upholstered pieces were all covered with dust bag material to keep dirt/stains from the fabric.  Easy to put together and no squeaks.  I love it.  If you are on the fence, go for it!