After spending weeks debating on what to order, I am so glad this is what I chose. It's tall enough to store things under your bed, especially if you are like me and limited on space and need to make the most of what you have. I put a 14" mattress on top and yes it is tall but I personally love a tall bed. Only downside I have found so far is the mattress does slide around on the sides. So if that is an issue for you, you might want to reconsider.