You can't beat this headboard for the money! I needed two for my not-often-used guest bedroom - I didn't want to pay $300 - $400 for a good headboard but the less-expensive ones that come in this kind of light beige burlap (but not quite) fabric usually look super-cheap!  This does not look cheap and I am really happy. Not embarrassed to have my high-faluting friends stay over :)