I love this headboard! It arrived within a few days. It was easily put together. It took me a little more than an hour to put it together - mostly because I was doing it by myself and using only the tools provided. I believe if you have a second person then it will be much quicker. The colour is slightly bluish grey, but it still looks like it does in the picture and it matched my room perfectly. It is sturdy and of good quality. Brackets (and screws) to connect to the metal bed frame are provided. I recommend it.