- Is this bed worth it?
- It depends on the price you find. A solid pine frame with a full wood headboard is a reasonable buy at a mid-range price, but pine is softer than hardwood, so do not expect heirloom durability.
- Does it need a box spring?
- Yes. It is listed as a box-spring bed, so plan on a box spring under the mattress. A bare mattress on this frame is not the intended setup.
- Will a standard queen mattress fit?
- Yes. It is a queen frame, so any standard queen mattress (60 by 80 inches) fits. Check the headboard height if you use a thick mattress and deep pillows.
- How hard is assembly?
- Expect a two-person job. A solid pine frame and full headboard are heavy, and you will need to bolt the headboard, side rails and footboard together.
- What is in the box?
- Typically the headboard, side rails, footboard, support slats or rails and the hardware. The mattress and box spring are sold separately.
- When is it cheapest?
- Wood beds tend to dip during holiday sales and end-of-season clearances. Set a price alert and compare across stores rather than buying at first sight.