I really love this couch! It is so stylish for such a reasonable price. My boyfriend and I put it together in about an hour. The back of the couch unzips to expose support bars for when you lay it flat. There are 3 different “levels” you can set the couch to (up all the way as shown in the photo, reclined, and fully flat). The couch I had previously was technically 3 inches longer than this one, but this couch feels way bigger! I definitely recommend buying!! (Dog was not included :) )