I love the look but it's not as soft as I had hoped - especially from what others said in the reviews. Yes, the back panel is soft (velour?) and the shag is soft and fluffy, but the backing behind the shag is hard and rough - not a pillow I'd want to cuddle with on the couch - otherwise, it looks great - but aren't pillows supposed to be used to rest our heads and bodies, not just  for staging?