So far we love this sofa. It's a beautiful style and I love the pillows. They are super big so when we're actually sitting on the couch we end up taking several of them off. The fabric is very sturdy which I think will be a plus since we have three children. The charcoal is a little darker than pictured but I was ok with that since that will be helpful if something is spilled on it. I wouldn't say it's the most comfy couch because it's a little stiff but I think once it's been "lived in" for a bit it should start softening up. We'll see how it holds up as far as structure is concerned. For the price and what we've experienced so far, I would recommend this