I purchased this bed because the beds that were 81" would have been to height for such a tiny room and wouldn't give my growing child enough head room from the ceiling. We anticipated that based on the describe measurement that the bed would give enough clearance from the floor to the bottom of the bed for her to put pillows underneath but it just doesn't work. Just the chance you take when ordering online, since I'm lot about to take it down and put it into a bock to send it back! Buyer beware only good for kids ranging from 3 -8 only or midgets