We are very happy with the look and feel of this futon.  It looks a bit smaller in the room than I was expecting based on the photos.  The color is similar to blue denim (more so than navy).  It absolutely needs a mattress pad or foam cushion for bedtime sleeping as it is very firm.  Assembly was very simple and took about 20 minutes with no problems.  I rated it a "5" based on style and function.  For comfort, I would rate it a "2".