I purchased this sectional after doing a months-long internet search for a large seating collection that would fill our big new deck. This sectional is the perfect fit for our space and looks great. I was concerned about the seats being too low after reading some other reviews, especially since my husband is 6'3", but we both find the seats to be a comfortable height. The cushions are very thick and comfortable, seats and coffee table/end table are sturdy, and I love the look of the entire grouping. We live in Minnesota where we have rainy springs, hot summers and, of course, winters that stay below freezing for days on end. I am hopeful that these items stand up to the elements and look as good one year from now as they do today.  I bought them on sale but it was still a big purchase for us, and I'm very pleased that we decided to go for it. I'll update this review a year from now regarding how it's held up.