I love that I don't need a box spring for this bed. It's made very well and looks great! Like others have mentioned, there is about a 1 inch gap on both sides between the bed frame and mattress, so the panels are visible if the bed isn't made. If the bed is made, I tuck my comforter into that space. I'm not sure if that's why the space is there but it looks good to have it tucked in like that. My only other complaint is that the panels can be noisy when getting in and out of the bed, so far it's only happened on the left side.