I live in a household with four kids under 10, five dogs, and three cats. Furniture simply doesn’t last for me. Couches last roughly two years before they are stained and smell horrible. Knowing this, and with the expenses related to the upcoming holiday season, I was not ready to go out and spend another $2k on a set of couches.

I found this couch on Amazon and honestly wasn’t expecting much at all. After a discussion with my wife, we decided to give this couch a shot because we figured if it at least lasted us until the new year (three months), it would be worth it.

The couch arrived within a week and was delivered by UPS. When we first saw the box sitting on our front porch, we were a little worried that this thing was going to be incredibly small.

We took the 100lb box into our living room and opened it up. We were both immediately impressed of how they fit all the pieces of the couch in the small box. Additionally, everything was wrapped and well protected.

Assembling the couch was straight forward. No tools were required, but it did take two people to put the couch together. I suppose one person could put it together, but two people will make the assembly process a lot easier, and sturdier. Assembly took about ten minutes.

The first impressions of the couch were very positive. The couch was bigger then the box suggested (it’s still relatively small), the microfiber feels a lot better than what we were expecting, and the overall appearance of the couch makes it look like it cost a lot more than what we paid for it.

One of the biggest surprises with this couch is the fact that the back fabric and the fabric on the bottom of the couch are secured by velcro and not staples. Unless you have messy people living in your house, you won’t understand how big of a deal this is. If the black fabric on the bottom is stapled, it is impossible to ever get all the crumbs, crayons, and other nasty garbage out of the couch that finds its way down there without ripping away the fabric. The cushions are all attached to the couch, but stuff can still fall down between the back of the couch and the bottom cushions.

The couch is also relatively light and slides easily on laminate flooring. Compared to heavier couches, this makes cleaning under the couch super easy. Now instead of only moving the couch once a month to clean under it, we move it every time we clean the living room.

As for how comfy the couch is, it is a bit firm, but I enjoy it. The arms of the couch do not have much padding, so a couple throw pillows will help out immensely. I am 6’1”, 165 lbs and have not problem laying on the couch. As such, it is the perfect size for me, my kids, or pets.

If there is one problem with this couch, it would be that it is anything but “dark grey” on color. Honestly, after a month I still don’t know how to describe the color. It’s more of a blue, or perhaps green, depending on the light. It didn’t match the dark grey laminate flooring, but we have grown to actually like the color.

In conclusion, we weren’t expecting much. We were very surprised with the quality of the couch and are in the process of acquiring the matching chairs and loveseat. For less than the price of one traditional sofa, we will have a complete living room seat. It’s amazing, actually. The only thing that would make the Harrington collection better is if they made matching ottomans for the chairs.

6 MONTH UPDATE; The kids have stained the couch with an assortment of nasty stains, but the couch itself is still holding together as good as the day we put it together. This is really something considering I have a three year old and a four year old that are constantly jumping on it. While there are stains, there are no rips in the fabric. Really impressed with this thing.

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Couch was easy to assemble. I did have some issues. There was a small hole at the bottom and one of the legs was slightly broken. But its worth the price you pay for it.

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I needed a couch that I knew wouldn't get a ton of space and would be easy to move around. This couch fit the bill especially for the price.

Solo assembly was a little tough but I eventually got it put together. With a second adult to help it would have been a snap 15 minute job.

My main concern was a couple of reviews that claimed the couch didn't have a sturdy feel and even shifted a little. I had no reason to be concerned, it is solid as a rock and handles me flopping down on it no problem.

My only complaint is the seat is not incredibly comfortable. I would probably not take a nap on this couch. The back isn't bad. It looks nice and I've been happy to lay down and do some reading on it. My hope is maybe the seat will get a little broken in and more comfortable.

For a $300 couch it's what I expected.

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If you have very few dollars and not a lot of space, this is your couch. If you don’t have an elevator in your apartment building and dread moving heavy furniture, this is your couch. If you hate complicated assemblage and abundant hardware, this is your couch.

I moved the box upstairs and assembled it alone. It was a job, but a doable one. It actually looks exactly like the picture, the cushions are formed and tufted and firm. My cat likes playing with the button. The arms are hard but a couple pillows solve the issue.

This couch is not deep. It’s comfortable for watching tv or reading, but I do not sink into this couch, I can’t lay down fully on my back. This is NOT a couch for large bodies. It’s microfiber, which has pros (durable, hard to stain, cats don’t seem to claw it) and cons (weird color undertone, hot in the summer).

All in all I am very happy with this.

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So far so good! Always skeptical to buy furniture online, I prefer to walk-in to a furniture store and actually sit on the couch. This was very easy to put together. I did it alone in 30 minutes. A bit of a challenge connecting the seat to the arm rest but, because I did it alone. It’s super firm but, that’s a good thing if you plan to sit on this often because this will most likely start to show signs of use but, with the firmness it should keep its shape longer. I will be back to update on rather or not it holds it shape. The back, well could be a little thicker or a firmer stuffing. I feel this is the area that will show signs of use first, indentation and such. The arm rests they are nice and firm and should last as long as you don’t use it to lift yourself up every time. The material inside will most likely indent. Overall this is a comfy couch. The color is very pretty, the material feels velvety but is not velvet. The black does collect lint but, easy to brush off. The one thing I don’t like, the legs you put on are really cheap feeling, they feel like plastic and I worry that they will not hold the max weight requirement over time. The size of the couch is perfect for a smaller space, their sizes were almost right on. A little short in areas, I measured but, not enough difference for me to complain. Overall I am really satisfied and happy with the quality. A good buy for the price. Buying the chair next!!

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I am disappointed in this couch. One side wiggles and won't go into place all the way. There is no actual cushioning. The seats are very firm and the sides have zero plush. We are a tall family and sitting on this makes you feel like you are on doll furniture. So disappointed, especially since the window to return closed before I had the chance to get it moved and set up

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This is more of a green than grey. It was easy enough to put together but it could easily be swayed sideways while you sit on it - not the most solid construction. We returned it since there was a rip in the back cushion from the box being damaged in shipping, but I likely would’ve returned it anyway due to the rickety design. It was comfortable, but I don’t think it would last very long.