My daughter, who is afraid of the dark loves this bed frame. I assembled it on my own. She is finally sleeping through the night in her own room. The light up headboard made sleeping in her own bed fun. She has the choice to use character sheets or pretty princess sheets. The led lights change colors, she can pick her color and there is a timer that automatically shuts off the light. The switch is on the cord and there is also a remote control that we can use to change the colors or turn it on or off as needed. We added a spring foam mattress, box spring are not required.