We purchased this to put in the basement den. It met the requirements of being inexpensive and sturdy. Is it the most comfortable piece of furniture in the world? Of course not. It is a futon. Is it going to stand up to several years of teenagers flopping on it? Time will tell but I would say it seems sturdy enough to. It was a little bit confusing to put together because the instructions are not super clear. But no more confusing than any other piece of self assembled stuff.