Glad I bought this bed! Very fast delivery and in great condition on arrival. The finish is a nice soft semigloss black. LOVE the simple 3 panel headboard. Just the look that I have had in mind for a long time to go with some antiques. Assembly, not bad except the instructions could be a little clearer about what bolts and screws go where and how they are placed. (Place the curved washers facing the nut, so the nut flattens out the washer as it is tightened on the sideboards.) The clearance from the floor is very low, so only very thin items may go back under it. Found that the drill holes were better done than most Chinese products and it went together relatively easy. For the price of the bed on one of the lower price days and a coupon, I have to say this was a great deal for me!