This was extremely easy to put together. Husband had it together in less than 10 minutes. The fabric is different than I bought it would be, but in a good way. It’s super soft and has an almost minky feel to it. We’ve had this for a little over 9 months, with 4 kids, 2 adults and it’s held up very very well. When reclined, it’s even more comfortable. Cleaning it is also easy since there’s no cushions to lift or anything.