Love the height! Based on other reviews I was worried my it would be too short and my pillows would cover it too much, but it’s perfect! I love the simple, yet old farmhouse look this headboard gives. My husband assembled it in approx 20 min and said it was pretty easy to do. The only complaint I have is that is is squeaky, even turning slightly it has its random moments of being very squeaky. I’m sure this is different depending on your existing bedHollywood frame. We have yet to try retightening and maybe adding some wd40 if necessary... so if that solves the squeakiness, I’d give it a 5 star )