This couch was not difficult to put together on my own. It took me an hour. It looks really great! Especially because I ordered the matching Ottoman as well. This is the perfect lounging couch: 3 people can sit on it comfortably with their legs stretched out. Yes, it is a firm couch, but I don't mind. I think that that boils down to personal preferance, although I can understand that sleeping on it without an additional pad might get you some shoulder pain (if you're a side sleeper). I can't figure out how to get the back of the chaise to lay flat again, but other than that, I'm very happy with this purchase. (The rug in this picture is also from Wayfair. The cat is not.)