The best furniture purchase I've ever made. I am a disabled woman who needs quite a bit of rest. So, instead of buying a couch to lie on in the living room, I chose this. I was a little nervous about it because it is so big, but it fits perfectly in my apartment living room along with my recliner and another chair, my TV area, etc. It is firm enough to hold me and I am 245 pounds. Anytime someone comes in to my apartment, they are stunned by this piece of furniture! And they love it! The other thing I like about it is the huge ottoman piece that is not attached. So, I could sit in the chair with pillows behind me or I can bring the ottoman real close and it becomes a bed. If I had small children, they would be all over it and three kids could even fit in it. I do like the cupholders. I thought it wasn't going to be necessary for me. But, wow! Was I wrong. And the places where they are set is so wide that I can fit my books, my little basket of my medications, and quite a few other things. If you're hesitating about this, I wouldn't hesitate any longer. It is a fantastic piece.