I first received this couch with warped parts, so assembly was impossible. I was disappointed but I was sent a second replacement couch within a reasonable timeframe, so with that- I was satisfied.
Assembly:
When assembling the couch the second time, we had to pull parts from the original shipment, to compensate for two of the new parts being slightly warped. However, the instructions were easy enough to follow. The biggest problem with assembly is the brackets, which serve as the central legs- they dont totally snap or click in securely, even with the strength of three people and swapping out the old and new pieces several times. Everything was aligned well enough though, so it dont take long to screw pieces in.
Sturdiness:
When one or two people sit on the couch, there is significant clicking and wobbling, particularly in the back frame and center of the couch. It holds us up thus far, so I cant say that it isnt sturdy, but it doesnt always feel secure. Also, lifting the couch from either end to simply turn it caused the center brackets to come apart, so we had to drag it on the floor.
Comfort:
Surprisingly, once getting over the fear of it collapsing under us, its pretty comfortable so far. I like the slightly springy cushions and I wish the back cushions were the same. I also love the moveable ottoman with storage, it makes the size and shape flexible for any space.
Value for Money:
Honestly, for all its faults- it is a cheap couch and you get what you pay for. Everyones definition of cheap may differ but I feel that its a cheaply manufactured couch, so you pay a pretty cheap price. Do I wish my 300 dollars went a bit further in quality? Yes. But for as long as it holds us up, I am satisfied with the cost for what I received. Decent first couch.
Questionable Sturdiness, Frustrating Assembly, Pretty Comfy
I first received this couch with warped parts, so assembly was impossible. I was disappointed but I was sent a second replacement couch within a reasonable timeframe, so with that- I was satisfied. Assembly: When assembling the couch the second time, we had to pull parts from the original shipment, to compensate for two of the new parts being slightly warped. However, the instructions were easy enough to follow. The biggest problem with assembly is the brackets, which serve as the central legs- they dont totally snap or click in securely, even with the strength of three people and swapping out the old and new pieces several times. Everything was aligned well enough though, so it dont take long to screw pieces in. Sturdiness: When one or two people sit on the couch, there is significant clicking and wobbling, particularly in the back frame and center of the couch. It holds us up thus far, so I cant say that it isnt sturdy, but it doesnt always feel secure. Also, lifting the couch from either end to simply turn it caused the center brackets to come apart, so we had to drag it on the floor. Comfort: Surprisingly, once getting over the fear of it collapsing under us, its pretty comfortable so far. I like the slightly springy cushions and I wish the back cushions were the same. I also love the moveable ottoman with storage, it makes the size and shape flexible for any space. Value for Money: Honestly, for all its faults- it is a cheap couch and you get what you pay for. Everyones definition of cheap may differ but I feel that its a cheaply manufactured couch, so you pay a pretty cheap price. Do I wish my 300 dollars went a bit further in quality? Yes. But for as long as it holds us up, I am satisfied with the cost for what I received. Decent first couch.