The color is perfect - talc basketweave is a lovely white/off-white material. The cushions are firm - not super comfortable but good for someone with a bad back. It did arrive dirty in several spots. I'm not sure I love the single cushion at the bottom of the couch - it is super wrinkled and unevenly stuffed - almost looks defective. I'm going to call Birch Lane to discuss this. My fear is that it will get increasingly uneven-looking and wrinkled as I break in the couch.