I guess i'm in the minority, being that I actually bought this as a living room couch for my overpriced apartment. (You can guess how small my decorating budget was :) ) but I love it! A lot of reviews complained about the size, and the height, but it's perfect for me, and for my dog who can't jump very high. Seats 3-4 small 20 something's easily when used as a couch. However, if you are using this as a futon be warned, it is on the small side as far as width when flat (a little wider than a twin) and if you are over 5'4 you're feet will dangle. It's also not the most comfortable if you don't like a firm mattress. Also, the Vanilla color isn't so much of a cream color, but a bright white with a yellow -ish tinge. If you are a color snob, you might mind. Other than that it really is beautiful, and it took less than 5 minutes to assemble. I highly recommend this if you are just starting out, or need an extra couch for a spare room!