I actually rly like this bed for the price! I first saved it in my cart bc I thought it didn’t need a box springs bc I didn’t have one. When I got the  to actually purchase it I discovered it in fact did need one so I went on the hunt for a diff bed but couldn’t find one I liked as much so I ended up purchasing a box springs for it. U could get away with not buying a box springs for it if u added more slats to support the mattress. It only comes with 5. I recommend this bed!