I like the color and feel of the velvet. I like the massage feature, It seems much smaller in person. I'm only 5'5" and my feet hang over the leg rest a good foot. The picture makes the arms and rest of the chair seem big, fluffy, nice big arms. Not as big and fluffy in person, even tho I was let down by how small it is compared to the picture. It was still pretty comfy and the massage feature almost put me to sleep. With Tax I only paid 400.00 for it, So for the money paid I believe it is worth it.