i love the different ways you can adjust the back. it wasn't too hard to put together and is pretty sturdy. i wish it had a bit more padding for the cushions but so far i love it. this is being used as a bed for an unexpected roommate in a studio. He is almost 6 foot tall and he fits nicely on it. FOLLOW UP: a year into owning this i found that the cushioning gave way fairly quickly. i also noticed that springs started coming loose and protruding to cause discomfort when sitting on. it is only somewhat comfortable to sleep on after a few times. you can't find comfort with a bar grinding your kidneys sleeping on this.