I am very happy with my purchase. I spent a lot of time reading the reviews and sometimes that can be confusing. I have found the couch to be comfortable for an outside piece of furniture. The cushions are firm but they are thick and fit snugly on the couch with no shifting around. I can lay down straight with plenty of room and it has a small footprint which is good because my space is not huge. The recommended cover firs well and will hopefully keep the couch protected. It is under a roof in a screened in room. I would not leave this in an open area even with the cover.