I absolutely love this bed! I am not a fan of "matchy" furniture and this bed works well with the upscale Shabby Elegance look Im going for. My mattress and box spring sits pretty high and even with 4 pillows you can still see the beautiful details in the headboard. It requires two ppl to put it together but once the head and foot boards are in place the rest is a breeze. Fyi: a wrench is provided but its best if you have one of your own, the one provided does the job but can be a bit uncomfortable to hold after a while. Sturdy and well made!