I am really happy with this couch! I think it is perfect as a second couch, or a couch intended for a small space such as a bedroom or office. It looks really nice and is comfortable enough when sitting. I have a cat and have had the couch for more than 6 month and it still looks great. However, sitting down it does shake slightly (I only weigh 130lbs) and definitely feels like a couch that came from a box rather than made of a single piece of sturdy wood like real couches. If I had it in my living room it would only be to complement a full sized good quality couch and I think I would be a tad disappointed if this was the only couch I had. I have it in my bedroom and am very happy with it in this room given it is a low traffic area for sitting down.