Love the color and it is so soft—exactly what I had hoped. And it seems to be forgiving to cat claws (more so than I am!) It comes flat packed in one heavy box and there were no assembly directions. But we were able to figure it out and build it in about 10 min. Because its assembled from separate parts it lacks the well-built feeling of traditional furniture but it feels like it will last a long time and will be lighter and easier to move if necessary!