Couch is exactly as pictured. Literally took 1 minute to set up so I loved that. I bought this before I moved into my house so that I could have something to sit on before I went to look at big couches. The only downside is that it is very firm. If it is a couch I will be sitting on every day, I would want something softer and more comfortable. This is placed in our second living room for more sitting space when we have friends over.