I could not be any happier with this bed! The color is perfect. I highly recommend ordering swatches from Skyline before you purchase, as it isn't quite true to picture. They shipped me swatches for the colors I was interested in just a couple days.
The bed came in two boxes, delivered on separate days. I put the headboard together first and then the bed portion when it arrived the next day. This bed is HEAVY. I had to unbox it and take the individual parts upstairs. Perhaps two people could have carried it up in the box, however I was doing this alone.
The bed went together very easily, the only mishap was that the wings must be put on before the black stand pieces. Not a big deal, but could have saved myself a few minutes had I known. Each piece fit perfectly, and was not hard to put together or tighten. I have arthritis and weakness in my hands and it was easy for me to put it together. Simple and sturdy construction.
We also purchased a euro top queen mattress set with a low profile box to go with this bed. If you have a standard box it will show above the upholstered sides. This leaves a small opening beneath the tufted back and the mattress, but once the bed is fully dressed you can't see it. I can't stand the sight of the boxspring, so I am thrilled that the low profile box cannot be seen. All you see is the mattress and fitted sheet.
I would highly recommend this bed and Skyline. They are based in Illinois and the customer service was excellent. Worth every penny.