Great bed. I ordered it for my son's bedroom. The assembly instruction was very easy to follow. It definetely requires box spring. I ordered  on Wayfair  10" mattress, so I just added 8" box spring. These measurements just perfect in order to keep lovely headboard open. Very good quality! I am incredibly picky and look at every single details, so far, so good. The prices  of the beds are great! With a little bit time putting it together you can't even compare with the products offered in furniture stores.