I love the size of the chair which is in one of my floor length windows so it doesn't block too much light (back not too high, open underneath). I chose the closed in arms so my ball of yarn wouldn't roll down on the floor.  Assembly was not  difficult at all, but I could have used another set of hands to squeeze the back and seat together while I bolted it. Been wanting a swivel recliner with ottoman for a long time and just so excited to have one that was affordable. Very comfortable, in fact, morning coffee time in my chair !