I needed something for my loft area that was both an assembled piece and a sofa bed. This fit the bill and was really easy to put together. The back cushions are softer, but the seating cushions are firm. Overall I wouldn't personally use this as an everyday living room couch, but for a spare room or if you have a multipurpose room that you want to double as a sleeping area, it is perfect for that. The chaise storage is huge so all blankets and pillow, etc can be stored in there. I love the idea of also storing a mattress topper for extra comfort.