Love the couch and we get a lot of compliments on it.  It's more for show or to put our shoes on or set our bags went entering our home.  There is a little gap between the bottom cushion and back of the couch on the left side.  I am hoping to find something decorative cover it up like a taller basket or vase on the floor.  But it's been over a year and I haven't done it yet.  For the price I would recommend it!