I would have given this headboard a 5 but I didn't because the edges of both sides expose part of the railing. 

This is because we needed to adjust the heigh of the headboard in order to fit our daughter's low bed. It is low because we chose to use a bunkie board instead of a regular box spring, and because of that, it would have left extra space if we failed to adjust the headboard's height.) 

If you have a spring board, this headboard will be perfect for you. 

If your bed is lower, adjusting this headboard will close that gap between your mattress and the bottom of the headboard, however, you might have the black mental edges show on both top sides of the headboard as in my picture. 

Pros - the adjustable feature enabled us to close the gap between the bottom of the headboard and the mattress. It's a gorgeous bed. 

Con - the metal railing shows at the top bc of the adjustment. 

Moral - Just use a box spring!! lol