BOX SPRING OPTIONAL: Put your mattress right on the base. No need to buy a box spring, since it would cover a part of the superb looking headboard. The wood slats of this bed frame are perfect for holding your comfy mattress. A CLASSIC TUFTED HEADBOARD: You're sure to be charmed by the timeless, classic style of this bed - it'll be the stand-out piece in any bedroom. A COMPLETE SET - PLATFORM BED AND HEADBOARD: All the parts for this bed are shipped in a zippered compartment on the back of the headboard, for easy assembly. You get the bed and headboard - all you need is your own mattress! For excellent mattress support and to keep the bed properly aired, we designed this bed with wooden slats placed closely together. We also added extra legs under the base, to ensure your weight is distributed evenly over the floor.