It looks great once assembled!! Instructions for the assembly are not good as they are difficult to understand. You can not put it together with out a power tool unless you want to risk cracking the wood (only used for the bottom part). The cushions are very firm but I think they will soften over time. They also slide around but that will be easily fixed with some velcro. It is a short chair but it is very cute and stylish. It looks so great in our home but if I knew the hassle it was going to be to put together I would not have purchased.