This bed is AWESOME. From reading some reviews, I was slightly nervous to put the bed together. My boyfriend and I put the bed together in about an hour. We also have our box spring on the bed. I think the headboard would have been a little too tall/high for my liking. 

The one issue I have, while small, is that the foot board was built crooked. It kind of sticks out farther on the right side. It is very minor and definitely not worth shipping the bed back. That is why I only gave 4 stars. I got this bed for a steal so, I was definitely happy!