We absolutely LOVE this new patio set! As other reviews have said, the assembly was very time consuming, but (according to my husband) was not difficult, just lengthy. Note: he did use a wrench and power drill. However, the time and energy was worth it for the value and the end result. The pictures are true to reality and the cushions are very firm, but in a good way that offers a lot of support. We have already used it several times and gotten many compliments on it.