I took over a room that was an office/spare bed room. I took the desk out but had no where for the mattress and box spring. I needed the space the mattress took so i put it on end and draped a flannel like fabric over it. When my sister is over to use the quilter, it takes 3 minutes to set the bed up. in the living room. I just roll up the project and fold it until the mattress is put back upright.