Definitely a two person operation to assemble, but it is a beautiful headboard. Expected the headboard to be taller (top to bottom). The height is adjustable, but the space would be visible between my mattress top and the bottom of the headboard. It may not be a problem with a thicker mattress. It is more a linen (grayish) white, not a snow white, but the fabric is beautiful and I am very pleased with the headboard.