Love love love this bed!!! We decided to get a lower bed as a change from the high poster bed. I read in bed a lot and the headboard is perfect. You have room to lay down in front of the headboard and your legs have plenty of room (not hanging off the edge).  Bed frame does not require a box spring. I would get a 14.5 inch mattress if you want it to sit higher from the ground. Very easy to put together!!