This bed is stunning! It has the flexibility to go with modern farmhouse, cottage, even transitional. The color is very neutral and the finish is elegant. Are used 8 inch box springs and a 12 inch mattress which brings the bed to 29 inches high. That’s probably as high as you would want to go. So a lower profile box spring would work—personal preference. I also got a coordinating fitted sheet to cover the boxspring which looks really clean and beautiful. Why cover such a pretty side board with a bedskirt. I can’t imagine anyone not loving this bed. The staff was fantastic to deal with.