I love this sofa and it looks great in my apartment. I was worried about the velvet and my 5 month old kitten but he never scratches it since its so smooth. Fur comes right off and doesn't get embedded in the fibers. The color looks more under my led lights but more gray/blue in natural light. It's on the firmer side but the back cushions are soft. I paired it with the Vado Beige Area Rug.