So far, this futon fits my needs perfectly. I live in a small place with limited living room space. The Paris Convertible Futon allows me to have a couch to sit and eat, write, read, watch tv, and relax on. I love that the back has the option to lean back halfway, providing a reclining space when watching movies. It's also convenient to have a futon that my friends can stay on if they visit, but to have a design that keeps my apartment from looking like a college dorm. It's firm, but comfortable to sit or nap on. Though long-term sleeping might be a little uncomfortable, I think it will work well for short-term guests. The navy color is good, I was worried it might be too dark and look black, but it is a nice rich navy blue. The only downside to this was that since I live in Alaska, I paid a lot for shipping. Luckily the marked down price helped make even that somewhat affordable. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase.