In addition to its undeniable style, this platform bed is about as reliable and supportive as they come. Its wood slat platform is ingeniously designed to hold up your mattress with no need for a box spring. And in fact, coupled with its solid steel structure, this foundation can even prolong the life of your mattress, giving you valuable extra years of sound sleep. We've also made it as easy to put together as it is to look at, with all parts, instructions and tools innovatively packed into the back of the headboard compartment.