I LOVE House of Hampton! This is a true dark Grey. Legs are easy to put on alone even if you’re not someone who is handy. The sides of the couch and top attach my sliding into brackets. This is pretty easy with 2 people. The velvet is very soft. The bottom cushions are very firm...however they do soften up. The low back remains firm just due to the style. I highly recommend purchasing a couple larger cozy pillows for sides. Finding a Glam couch in this length... for this price is a steal!