Love the way this was shipped.   Good way to pack it.  We really live the bed frame.  Read other reviews before purchasing.   The wooden legbrace that  holds the two side panels did crack on one side, so very careful. A couple of the wooden slats were a bit smaller, but we were still able to center and screw in. The description states it does  require box springs and you really should.  We have a sleep number mattress and box springs and it fits perfectly.   All in all we love the bed frame!