Everything I thought it would be. The frame is a light gray so it is a different color then the bed frame, however, that is fixed with a skirt, I absolutely love this bed frame! It’s study, easy to put together, and more beautiful then the pictures. I searched for a long time for the right quality, price, and color. This fit is all and so much more. I would use a box spring with this because I think it would look weird without it but I’m blown away!