This platform bed is such a great buy! Its well priced, sturdy, and easy to put together. There is no need to purchase a box spring with a platform bed, as the slats act as the support. This not only saves you money, but the trouble of moving around a giant box spring. My picture shows this with the Luuf Simplicity 12 Hybrid Multi Layered Cooling Mattress from Wayfair, which I also HIGHLY recommend.