I LOVE this bed! This is one of the very few true platform beds that Wayfair offers. You do not need a boxspring with this bed and it has plenty of slats for support. Beware of beds claiming to be a platform yet providing only a few slats and when using just a mattress leaves a very large gap. This bed is absolutely beautiful! Material and color are true to picture. Headboard is tall enough to make a wonderful statement!