I bought this futon for my teenage son. I had read of others buying a mattress separate from the frame and not having them match. I had a hard time finding a set that came together. Assembly was not too difficult. My son loves it and finds it comfortable for sleeping and sitting. I did order a navy mattress and this looks more teal, but it works great with his color scheme. The color of the wood is nice. Very solid construction. Easy to open.