The perfect solution for a small area. The sofa and chaise length are short which allowed us to put it in front of the fireplace while not encroaching on the kitchen area. We needed extra seating for company and this worked perfectly. The recliner is set up to fit smaller people and at 5 feet tall, I love it. Compact and a very nice quality. We did have a challenge hooking the two pieces together but managed with a little effort.  This was a great sofa for our situation.