As others have reported, there is definitely a green hue to the color, so don't expect pure gray. I was surprised a bit by the fabric material; it is more of a faux leather than open fabric. It is comfortable to sit on, but lying on it can be problematic because of the bucket seat design. You can lie on it for a while, but it won't be as comfortable as a couch with a flat design. You can put it very close to the wall because when it reclines, the seat moves forward to make space for the reclining backrest. It opens fully at the press of a button on the side, and you use your feet to close it back. It assembles in seconds- the backrests simply slide into place, as do the side 'pillows.'