In small spaces, keeping things low add to the feeling of spaciousness, not crowded...so a platform bed is my preference. This is an amazingly simple and solid design, all-metal except for the wood slats and the plastic slidersfeet at the end of the legs. Everything went together nicely, and the ratcheting hex wrench adds a convenient tool for putting it together. I like that the headboard height is just under the window sills, so they’re not blocked or hidden.