Summary: great small space convertible sofa if you like a firm couch.
More details:
*The couch is very firm- this is what I wanted. But if you want a cushy couch that you sink into, this is not it!
This couch is better quality than I expected for the price (I paid about $600 tax). When assembling it and using it, everything feels very sturdy. No creaking, wobbling, etc. The fabric has a neutral feel- not super cozy but not rough, and seems like it won’t get stained easily. The cat immediately jumped on it, and his (very light) grabbing at it with his nails did not damage it. He is not a massive scratcher though, so cat at your own risk.
You can see from the given dimensions that it’s a small couch. The seat isn’t super deep, but it’s great for comfortable discussion when you don’t want to sink back, and the pullout allows you to put your feet up for cozier times. The rollout part is well supported, and you can sit on the end of it without feeling like you will make it sag or break like a lot of pullout couches I’ve seen. The storage under the chaise is awesome.
It’s very firm, so I wouldn’t expect an adult guest to sleep overnight on it without a foam pad, but younger people might not care. It’s a full size, so you can easily get a foam pad to go on it for cheap.
I can stretch out fully at 5’5”, but anyone taller than maybe 5’6” or 5’7” won’t be able to fully stretch out. Seems like a great option for kids, teens, college students, or people without back issues. For the price, it’s handy. I mostly like the bed pullout for being able to put our legs up while we watch tv. It creates a funny “movie night” atmosphere.
Shipping (will vary based on where you are) and assembly:
My couch was delivered to my porch in 3 very heavy boxes (all arrived at the same time) by FedEx. The seller provided great tracking information and updates. I was given a delivery day and window ahead of time by signing up for FedEx alerts for the tracking number I was given. I managed to put this couch together by myself, but you probably want a buddy. The couch pieces were well packaged, but unboxing was a bit confusing.
***The instructions and all of the pieces are inside the chaise lounge, so open that box first***
Cushions and such are all stashed in the couch like a perfect Tetris game for shipping, so find those instructions to make sure you’ve pulled everything out. All of the hardware was in a black felt bag in the chaise as well.
The instructions could be more detailed, but assembly wasn’t too hard. I did it on my own (I can use a drill, but that’s the extent of my skills). I did use a drill instead of a screwdriver for the L shaped leg feet, and that was way easier on my arms. They provide you will everything you need except a screwdriver or drill.
Make sure you follow the order of the instructions rather than trying to assemble it on your own, or things won’t fit as easily. The headboard-type backs go with the black soft side towards you- this is the soft side of the Velcro that the cushions will stick to. The cushions come with a strip of soft fabric covering the Velcro- just pull that off and set them down against the couch back, and they Velcro on perfectly.
All in all, it’s probably not my forever couch, but for $600tax, I think it will last me as long as I’m in my little condo, until I move to a forever house that I want to buy a $2000 forever couch for, and even then, it would make a great office or playroom couch.
I’m very satisfied with the quality, assembly, and look for the price. Once again, this is a FIRM couch and you will be unhappy if that’s not what you wanted.
Detailed review: great firm budget sofa
Summary: great small space convertible sofa if you like a firm couch. More details: *The couch is very firm- this is what I wanted. But if you want a cushy couch that you sink into, this is not it! This couch is better quality than I expected for the price (I paid about $600 tax). When assembling it and using it, everything feels very sturdy. No creaking, wobbling, etc. The fabric has a neutral feel- not super cozy but not rough, and seems like it won’t get stained easily. The cat immediately jumped on it, and his (very light) grabbing at it with his nails did not damage it. He is not a massive scratcher though, so cat at your own risk. You can see from the given dimensions that it’s a small couch. The seat isn’t super deep, but it’s great for comfortable discussion when you don’t want to sink back, and the pullout allows you to put your feet up for cozier times. The rollout part is well supported, and you can sit on the end of it without feeling like you will make it sag or break like a lot of pullout couches I’ve seen. The storage under the chaise is awesome. It’s very firm, so I wouldn’t expect an adult guest to sleep overnight on it without a foam pad, but younger people might not care. It’s a full size, so you can easily get a foam pad to go on it for cheap. I can stretch out fully at 5’5”, but anyone taller than maybe 5’6” or 5’7” won’t be able to fully stretch out. Seems like a great option for kids, teens, college students, or people without back issues. For the price, it’s handy. I mostly like the bed pullout for being able to put our legs up while we watch tv. It creates a funny “movie night” atmosphere. Shipping (will vary based on where you are) and assembly: My couch was delivered to my porch in 3 very heavy boxes (all arrived at the same time) by FedEx. The seller provided great tracking information and updates. I was given a delivery day and window ahead of time by signing up for FedEx alerts for the tracking number I was given. I managed to put this couch together by myself, but you probably want a buddy. The couch pieces were well packaged, but unboxing was a bit confusing. ***The instructions and all of the pieces are inside the chaise lounge, so open that box first*** Cushions and such are all stashed in the couch like a perfect Tetris game for shipping, so find those instructions to make sure you’ve pulled everything out. All of the hardware was in a black felt bag in the chaise as well. The instructions could be more detailed, but assembly wasn’t too hard. I did it on my own (I can use a drill, but that’s the extent of my skills). I did use a drill instead of a screwdriver for the L shaped leg feet, and that was way easier on my arms. They provide you will everything you need except a screwdriver or drill. Make sure you follow the order of the instructions rather than trying to assemble it on your own, or things won’t fit as easily. The headboard-type backs go with the black soft side towards you- this is the soft side of the Velcro that the cushions will stick to. The cushions come with a strip of soft fabric covering the Velcro- just pull that off and set them down against the couch back, and they Velcro on perfectly. All in all, it’s probably not my forever couch, but for $600tax, I think it will last me as long as I’m in my little condo, until I move to a forever house that I want to buy a $2000 forever couch for, and even then, it would make a great office or playroom couch. I’m very satisfied with the quality, assembly, and look for the price. Once again, this is a FIRM couch and you will be unhappy if that’s not what you wanted.