This is a good scale couch for a one-bedroom apartment. It has a shorter back. Hits about shoulder blade height. The pillows help not lean back too far. I am 5'4" and the chaise side is long enough when sitting up. Laying down, my feet hang off the edge. The cushions are pretty firm so if you don't want to lay around all day, this will get you back up. Easy to stand up, don't get stuck in the cushions. Not a all lay laying around on the couch type furniture, but it works for small spaces.