I really like this bed, but I think you will need to consider what kind of mattress would best suit your needs. I have a 14" latex mattress on this and the height is perfect. Eventually though, I was worried the mattress might have been to heavy, as some of the wooden beams underneath were cracking. So I decided to get rid of the beams, and order a metal bed platform from amazon and placed this inside the posts of the bed. This is what the mattress sits on. I'm sure a lighter mattress would work fine. I just wanted to make sure it was sturdy enough for "activities" lol. Also, the legs can be swung around to the right angle and adjusted and look very modern. I've had to take a lint roller and some upholstery cleaner to the fabric a few times, but its very durable! I would definitely recommend this bed if you also considering a lighter mattress, or willing to skip the wooden beams for a metal support system.