The couch was pretty easy to put together, the cushions stick on with velcro so they don't move out of place as easily as they would on a normal couch. Overall the couch is pretty comfortable, I've had it for almost a year now and it doesn't seem to have lost any integrity, but I do want to note that it is used for the living room that is in the basement so it isn't used quite as often as the main living room sofa. Overall, good couch for the price.