I was looking for a reasonably priced headboard that looked look like the ones by Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic. This one is so nice, it does the trick. The white vinyl looks like leather, the self-fabric covered button tufting is nice quality. The shape and size is perfect. At the height I assembled it, with the bottom meeting the mattress, the dark plastic posts can kind of be seen from the side, but I believe it can be assembled lower, more behind the mattress. Also you can wipe the vinyl off so easily and keep it clean, unlike fabric. I'm thrilled with it.