This order came 2 days earlier than the delivery date, that was a plus. I got the eggshell color which has a linen fabric look to it. The color was perfect for my cream & white shades I did the room in. It was very easy to put together and the instructions were clear to me. Problem: The bolts to hold it to my frame were a little too big to go through the frame holes. Just about a thread size too big. As in other reviews, I had to find 4 new bolts, nuts & washers. It does NOT come with washers for the back side where it bolts to bed frame. They had to be smaller washers also to fit inside of the headboard hollow frame. LUCKILY, my husband keeps a tackle type bin just for nuts, screws, bolts, washers, etc. I found what I needed & saved a trip to the hardware store. Even with this short delay I still put the headboard on in about an hour by myself because my husband is out of town. I set it on the highest setting & tightened it down very tight and it is very sturdy (probably bc of the washers on ALL bolts.) As for the legs showing black on the sides even after you make the bed, yes it does, but mine is a full/queen and I put it for a full mattress, which makes it show the legs more if you don't have a nightstand on both sides, which I have only one. I may go back and paint the legs cream with spray paint to blend with the headboard & bed spread if it still bothers me. I also sprayed the headboard fabric with Scotch Guard to protect and for easy wipe down when it starts to soil. I saw nothing in the paperwork that said this was done in factory. All in all, it came out beautiful and strong. I love it and everyone that sees it oos & aahs over it and the price is great. Thanks Great Offer Stock & thanks to Christopher Knight for producing beautiful décor for the masses.