the sofa is comfy but not plush, bottom is a little hard but i love it as its good support not a sofa you will sink into. sides and back are a little tricky to slide in but overall approx. 35-40 to put together. not sure why the back pillows, legs and parts are in a zippered pocket underneath the sofa, but now i have a secret stash! I had a recliner sofa before and this one is definitely lower but a good 6-8 inches of the floor; which is fine. I am impressed with quality for price.