I like the Velvet it's very soft feel so good I like the fact that the back in the arms you can put your arms on both corners and it's very comfortable also it's good for a short person that you can put your feet on the floor and said all the way back and also has Velcro on the back of the cushion to keep it in place which is good the negative is I thought that the arms would be thicker I hoped that the cushions would have been reversible the couch is very firm I hope that helps you with your selection