The couch is B I G! I wanted something that wouldn't look dwarfed in my huge living room. This fit the bill. The cushions are firm, which I like. Assembly was taking it out of the box and putting on the legs. Definitely worth getting the "room of choice" $49 add on if you live in a apartment building without an elevator.  I was nervous about the color because I typically gravitate towards darker colors, but the beige is a creamy dream! It looks awesome. The couch tends to go on sake frequently (I watched it for a month before purchasing). I paid under$1200. Get it!