This looks great. The material seems like it's a good quality too. Nice to touch, and feels like it will be relatively durable. You definitely need a box spring though. That is not optional (despite what the description says). We purchased a 12'' memory foam mattress to go with this and you can see a pretty large space in between the headboard and the mattress. We just ordered a box spring. Without a box spring, this bed sags toward the foot and the head of the bed. There's not a lot of support on the base. Still, very happy with the purchase. Great value for the price.