First off…the bed is gorgeous! I will admit that it was a bit of a tedious task to put together. It took me about three hours to put together by myself. I highly recommend two people and you will definitely need the extra screws so don’t toss them. I ran into some trouble with two of the holes in the rails but good thing extra screws were supplied in the box. The black material is luxurious and velvety, it looks expensive and I feel like I’m at a luxury hotel with my new bed. The only thing I noticed is that one of the panels on the headboard is a bit darker than the other two (middle one). I’m not sure if that’s the way it’s supposed to be or what but I still love the bed. Also, I didn’t need the boxspring anymore with this bed and that’s a plus. Overall, I love it!