I'm very happy with this set. It's pretty compact and fits perfectly in our open floor plan living/dining area. Assembly was straightforward enough. The leaf is cleverly designed so that it folds down and into the table when not in use. I had no trouble operating it by myself. I do think that seating 6 at this table will be a little cramped, but it's nice and roomy for 2 without the leaf and for 4 with it. The bench is a great accessory that we've opted to use in our entryway. It's nice to have the option to pull it over to the table when necessary. The upholstery is a much darker, chocolatey shade of brown, unlike the cream in the photo. That's fine with me  though, because I think it'll be less prone to showing stains. The cushions seem very sturdy if not a little stiff. I imagine they'll soften with use.