The couch comes fully assembled and I did think it was worth paying to have it set up although they would have taken the immense amount of packing however glad it was shipped properly :) The delivery guys were great in my area.  The couch is as shown..Ive had it for a couple of months now and have washed the slipcovers which washed up wonderfully!!! It is a canvas type feeling material but the down like cushions are extremely comfy and you just have to fluff them back up.  If you want that pottery barn type look this is a good buy for the money and construction.  It doesn't seem to hold pet hair too severely either, I have 2 tabby cats and its not an issue.