The good news is I am still married and the bed looks great in our guest room and has pudgy bulldog approval. The bad news per my hubby the instructions were not very good and one part was pre installed backwards. BUT he got it together 3 hours later and it looks great. The mattress I bought is an 8 inch if that helps with the look you are going for. I should also say hubby is very handy so for him to have issues with instructions that should be a valid concern. I did call the phone number on the instructions and they were very friendly and helpful.