The bed is beautiful! Color is medium walnut with some darker tones in it. Just right. One little problem with shipping email sent from Joss or Wayfair. It stated that some of my order would be arriving on date specified. I did not know if that meant there would be more boxes coming later or the complete order would show up. Had to open boxes to make sure I received the complete bed. All in all, though, very pleased with transaction. Looking at modern bookcase to go with this bed now!