Yall , if u r looking for dramatic , well this is it . I purchased this sofa for my son's new house and I was looking for something that was not girly but manly and that makes a statement . I and my son couldnt b more satisfied . I was not there when he put it together , but he said it was easy. It is very firm , but I like it that way . The red is easy to look at , it's not that blinding red but dreamy. I LOVE THIS SOFA !!!!!