The couch is easy to put together and seems sturdy. The bottom cushions are very firm, as others have stated. It seems a little shallow too, the seat depth. It's still pretty comfortable for reading or visiting, just maybe not for getting cozy and watching tv or something. It does look a bit "cheaper" than I was expecting, from certain angles, but to be fair it is not an expensive couch. Overall, I would say it is a pretty good couch for the price.