This headboard arrives folded in two lengthwise which is very odd. It really didn’t make it that much smaller as it wasn’t folded in half.... I had a spot of trouble securing the top section to the bottom section as the pre-drilled holes were not aligned and I don’t think I could have remedied that by drilling another hole because it would have had to have been so close to the original that it would have made one overly large hole. I managed to screw the one screw in, although at an angle. Hopefully it will hold. It is a very pretty headboard with nice lines and proportions. The ivory color is very bright and clean, although against the white wall, I could swear it has a tinge of green.... It happens to work for me as I have green in the room. Overall a beautiful piece and amazing value at the price.