My first internet living room furniture purchase. With the design, leather and build quality of this piece, Im very pleased a very nice sofa for the money. I was a bit unprepared for just how firm it would be, but after a couple weeks of excess tv watching, including a few overnights, its breaking in nicely.  I leave the backrests up all the time...the the sitting position is very comfortable, and behind the backrests, a nice semi-private window lounging area for the cats!