I wanted something smaller than a couch or bed that couls have multple purposes. This chair was exactly that! It is in our spareoffice room and can be pulled out into a sleeping area in the matter of seconds when we have company. Assembly suggests two people, it probably would have taken less time with two for sure, but i put it together by myself with no difficulties in about an hour. I have it a 4 star review simply because it does lack “softness”. Whether sitting in it as a chair our lying in the bed position, it is very hard. I am currently looking for a cushion topper that may fit. But, on the slip side, some individuals may like less softness.