Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The combination of price, comfort, design and flexibility in this outdoor couch is difficult to beat - if you allow for one caveat: the arms, when folded down, cannot handle a lot of weight. This is not an issue if two of three people are seated, but if you have both arms down and four people settle in on the edges, the arms will probably give. I've solved this by putting 10" outdoor poufs on either side of the couch. When the arms are folded down, they meet them and support any weight applied. When the arms are folded up, they can serve as a pair of footstools. Assembly is relatively simple and the arms raise and lower with ease. The padding is adequate - the four back cushions are surprisingly comfortable - but you will start to feel the wood slats beneath after about half an hour (though they've never made me uncomfortable). It has been rained on several times since I set it up on my balcony and weathered well. All in all, I feel the couches were an excellent investment that has really allowed me to enjoy my balcony much more this summer.