It was difficult to choose a headboard online without really seeing it and determining the quality of the product. After looking at what seemed to be hundreds of headboards we chose the Headboard due to the way it looked in the pictures and the fact that it was real wood, not partical board. It is absolutely beautiful and goes with the other furniture in our guest room. We have a bit of a hodge-podge of furniture in the guest room due to two pieces coming from my wife's family. They are a very light ash wood and the dresser is a light cherry. The oak color of this headboard is in between and helps pull the colors together. The headboard itself goes very well with the rest of the furniture and is well made. We would highly recommend it. The delivery time was super fast and we are extremely satisfied with the service and the headboard!