The seat is not very deep, so having the back rest at the top makes it uncomfortable to relax on. The two sections don't connect, so there is always a bit of shuffling around. Moving the back rest to the position you want is a bit of trial and error, and the clanging sound is loud and irritating. It looks pretty, except the back is black - clearly the 'back of the couch' that shouldn't be visible (with zippers), so it doesn't look very nice in the middle of the room or as a divider. When all the elements are right, there is a good place to place your legs/feet (to support the weight not carried by the couch), and the cushions to support head and back are in the right place, it can be comfortable.