It is surprisingly plush. Nice and low to the ground. My 4-year-Ike’s favorite piece of furniture. It’s actually my favorite, too. I have the arms rotated up, like in the picture, and watch tv from there. Only complaint is it is ugly from the back… I put it under a window to hide that. I mean, it’s basically a really really nice, stylish futon. In soft pleather. Probably not for cat owners though. Totally recommend!