I'm giving this 3 stars because the description says that you do NOT need a box spring to go with the mattress.  I think that is incorrect.  Our mattress is, I believe is a 14" or more, and it still has a gap below the bottom of the headboard so the pillows slide underneath.  We purchased the low profile king box spring and it fits much better now.  If your mattress is thinner than at 12" you will certainly want a box spring.  Fabric color is true to the picture, I wish it had a nicer fabric, but for the price we are happy with it.  Easy to assemble.