This bed is pretty much what my daughter was looking for. We do wish the headboard and footboard were taller.  In order to get the look in the picture you have to set up the "low bed" which pretty low to the ground.  If you select the "high bed" which is the typical height of a bed (able to sit with knees bent and feet on the ground normally) you will end up with no visible footboard and a headboard that hides behind your pillows.  My daughter does have a 13" memory foam mattress so take your mattress in to consideration when making this purchase.