I'm in love with this sectional! It was very efficiently packed for shipping. Two of us put it together with ease in about an hour. It can be assembled as left or right facing. It is NOT deep, pillowy seating. The seats are firm and higher, which makes you sit upright; that's exactly what I wanted. We've had it for almost a year and it's stood up beautifully to the spills and shenanigans of 2 preschoolers. The color is a very black espresso and the nail heads are silver. The corner is a true square. The back pillows Velcro on and all cushions stay in place. Highly recommend!