This is one of the few headboards I've found that can be used with a platform bed. I drilled pilot holes in my wood base and used wood screws to attach (cannot use the hardware included to secure to a non-standard bed base). I gave it 3 stars because in reality, the headboard looks thicker and more tubular than pictured. Also, the finish is not a uniform gold sheen...looks more like someone rag-rubbed a steel colored frame with transparent gold-tone paint. I am disappointed with the lack of elegance all around but i had immediately discarded the packaging (never again!) so I couldn't return. I don't hate it but I don't love it either.