This couch is perfect and met all my expectations. I ordered a few of the fabric swatches and am so glad I did. Some of the fabric types were very rough (like rough linen or a burlap) but the microsuede was very soft and it's what I ended up ordering. I'd really recommend getting the swatches so you can not only feel the fabric, but get a true representation of the colors. It just takes a few extra days and is worth the wait especially if you're planning to spend around $1000 on an item of furniture! We ordered the Jackson Storm Microsuede and it was just right for our front room (it's a formal living room, but we're using it as a comfy reading room/library). The couch is very comfortable, I took a nap on it the first afternoon it was in the house. Can't wait to spend many an afternoon curled up on it with a good book.