Assembly was very simple. I think there were six steps and one of those was just adding the cushions. The bottom cushions are a bit stiff but the back are much softer. It definitely isn’t a “relax and have a Pitch Perfect marathon” type of couch. More of a “I feel like doing this crossword puzzle and this looks like a nice place to sit” type of couch. Definitely plenty comfortable for something that sits in a guest room or den and you just want it to look incredible and make you feel like you have your life together. Great pop of color.