I was nervous to buy this couch but it was waaayy better than I expected! The velvet covering is soft and hasn't pilled at all in the two weeks I've used it. The cushions are comfy and it looks exactly as pictured. The seams under the couch are stitched sloppily but you can't see it after it's set up. I do have to say I'm a little concerned about how long the cushions will last before they get deformed but this couch is so cute I'll just have to deal with that whenever it becomes a problem.