Overall I really like this set.  Easy enough to put together and sturdy if done properly.  Better for looks and casual seating than for comfort as it's not something you can snuggle down into.  I've had this set for about a year now and have kept it outside in the Florida weather.  I remove the cushions when it rains and that has helped preserve it but the blue color does fade being left out in the sun which I expected.  Considering the fact that we can get a LOT of rain down here in the summers, this has held up pretty well.