The Ashen Gray is more brown than gray and the fabric is scratchy. If this recliner will not be at the wall, the flap back is not appropriate for an open area placement. It was very easy to assemble it. I was able to put it together alone in about 30 minutes. A previous review mentioned labeling the legs for left and right and it seems they heeded that advice. My idea of left and right was different than theirs, however the holes only matched up one way so I had no problem figuring it out. Delivery was very fast. I ordered on a Sunday and it arrived Wednesday. If the color and back weren't wrong for the room, I'd probably be happy with this recliner.