This bed would be perfect for a mattress and box springs. I just wanted a panel bed to get my Casper off of the floor. It was very easy to put together. Wonderful bed for the price. I had to put OSB under the mattress since slats were thin. I also had to push the mattress up towards the headboard so I wouldn't "fall into the hole" that was created by not having a box springs. That is ok though because now I have a foot rest when I sit at the foot of the bed.