This was an inexpensive headboard so I wasn't expecting it to be as nice as it is - it works well for what I am using it for - a guest bedroom so I didn't need a high end headboard. It was easy to attach the metal legs and it only took me a few minutes and I'm not the most handy person but I did it by myself. It does have black metal legs and they do show a little on the side. Overall I'm happy with the purchase.