Couch took 3 people to put together. Directions are only pictures no words so be ready. With some brain power we figured it out. The couch is not the most sturdy meaning it’s held together by hooks, hand screwed bolts and metal clip things. Behind the back cushions is black raw material, not couch fabric. So if one falls down or shifts you can see the black unfinished couch behind it. It’s firm and it’s much smaller then it looks. (I am use to very big deep couches) BUT overall, the couch color is amazing, the material is beautiful and it’s very pleasing to the eye. If your looking for a couch to sleep on often and comfortably lay two people side by side this ain’t it.