I read almost all of the reviews before I purchased this darling little love seat.  The color is perfect and yes much more vivid than pictured but not too bright or bold.  It also has great texture as well.  Putting it together might have been more of a challenge, but I'm good at propping on my knees and holding with my feet as well as hands!  Now if that sounds like it was difficult please keep in mind that I did it alone, knew I would have to and wasn't really worried.  I'm 68 and it took me just under a half hour to complete the task.  Directions weren't wonderful but not horrible either.  I am very please with my purchase !