No box spring is needed. If you are a minimal aesthetics kind of a person, then this is the perfect bed frame with headboard and footboard for your space. Noise-free bed support with the pre-installed noise-free bed track, this metal bed frame is silent. No squeak or creak! Strong support bed slats made of sturdy metal, the bed slats are super strong to hold up to 800 lbs. heart shaped headboard the unique design of heart shaped headboard makes your bed more attractive and brings warmth to your life.