Bed pedestal for regular beds or waterbeds. Upholstery creates a shadow box effect to see a shadow under the bed or the illusion your bed is floating in mid-air. The natural option is not upholstered unfinished natural wood. Either option can use a bed skirt or dust ruffle to match your décor. Eliminates dust under your bed and can use for hidden storage by lifting the mattress. The pedestal is recessed about 4 to 6 inches from the outer edges of the mattress to give toe room and a great look. Requires mattress size decking you can get cut at a local lumber store or order our decking, or order the set of pedestal and deck.