This headboard is beautiful, and the item was pretty easy to assemble. However, the bed frame is SO LOW to the ground. We chose a platform bed so that we wouldn’t have to have a squeaky box spring, but we absolutely have to purchase a box spring for this to be even remotely practical. I am 5’3”, and it takes leg strength for me to be able to stand up out fo bed. It’s like sitting on the floor basically. The whole thing needs to be at least 12” taller to look and feel somewhat normal. That being said, I won’t be returning it because I love the look of the headboard and I’m hoping the boxspring will help.