I really liked how this box spring is packaged, and how easy it was to assemble. The bars and padded sides come in a fairly medium sized box. I was not ready to set it up when it first arrived, so having it in a box, rather than a full  box spring helped with space. Once assembled (which was so easy), it was light weight enough for just one person to carry it. The fabric used on the sides is a neutral gray. I like everything about this product.