I’ve been enjoying this sofa for about 10 days now. I really like it. You do sit ON it as opposed to IN it as other reviewers have said. It is firm. I think you need it to be firm for it to maintain its very tailored lines. My family sat on it and really liked it. The material is soft and silky...definitely the feel of  a polyester velvet vs. a cotton. This sofa needs extra pillows. I ended up buying 5. I slept on it one night and thought it was comfy, but I like firm beds also. I love the size, it is really big, a 5-seater easy. I live in a fairly small apartment and this is almost the only seating I need. It totally makes the room. I bought rust and it is rust. I think it is a stunner and by others’ reactions, they think so as well. The delivery guys were awesome and very helpful, texted me when they were about a half hour away, right at the promised time.  Overall, I would recommend this sofa!!