The couch material is soft and I like the color and that's about where my good review ends. I really previous reviews that indicated it was comfortable, but the second I put the piece together and sat on it I was disappointed. I thought perhaps it needed some breaking in time, but after a month I know that's not the case. No one in my house wants to sit on the couch unless they have to. I'm looking to sell it now and find something that doesn't hurt my back. It's just too stiff and rigid.