So this purchase got off to a rough start. There was definitely a communication issue between the seller and I which caused me not to receive this product in time for a party I was hosting. However, I must say the seller rose to the occasion and we came to an amicable resolution. Because of the onvenience, I was tempted to return it at first, but I am glad i didnt because I. Love. It. The set comes in 4 big boxes.no part of it is pre/assembled, so be prepared for some manual labor. After unboxing all the pieces. at first it seems like a daunting assembly, but once you assemble the first seat, you get the hang of it and its not too bad. The concept is simple, its pretty much assembling individual seats which will be joined together with the luded clamps and configured based on your personal preference. I assembled the set during hurricane Irma, so I had nothing but time I was in no rush to get it assembled, so I used the Allen key and wrench that came with it. Even with all the time in the world, after a while the using the Allen key gets old, real quick! Halfway through, I switched to the power drill with the appropriate bit, and the assembly moved a lot quicker and was much less tedious. Once you assemble the individual seats, the seating height is going to look low, however, once you put the seat cushions on, the height is comparable to seats that you find on a pool deck at a resort. If you have older relatives, or friends/family with back or knee issues, I could see where this would not be the best seating option, because the back of the seats do not offer any support for the shoulders/neck. One person can assemble this set easily, but two definitely helps. I took my time an assembled it myself, while my husband tinkered with some other goodies from . I was finally able to put it on the patio today, and it looks beautiful! As recommended by other reviewers, you may want to invest in some velcro for the underside of the cushions to prevent them from moving around. The color of the set is so vibrant and instantly makes the space look so inviting. The cushions are on the firmer side, but they are perfect for my pool deck which may see a damp behind every now and again. The height of the center table is a bit low, but for a small area like mine, the size of it helps to not overpower the space. Its a great height for drinks and such. I am pleased with this set!
Gorgeous Patio Set!
So this purchase got off to a rough start. There was definitely a communication issue between the seller and I which caused me not to receive this product in time for a party I was hosting. However, I must say the seller rose to the occasion and we came to an amicable resolution. Because of the onvenience, I was tempted to return it at first, but I am glad i didnt because I. Love. It. The set comes in 4 big boxes.no part of it is pre/assembled, so be prepared for some manual labor. After unboxing all the pieces. at first it seems like a daunting assembly, but once you assemble the first seat, you get the hang of it and its not too bad. The concept is simple, its pretty much assembling individual seats which will be joined together with the luded clamps and configured based on your personal preference. I assembled the set during hurricane Irma, so I had nothing but time I was in no rush to get it assembled, so I used the Allen key and wrench that came with it. Even with all the time in the world, after a while the using the Allen key gets old, real quick! Halfway through, I switched to the power drill with the appropriate bit, and the assembly moved a lot quicker and was much less tedious. Once you assemble the individual seats, the seating height is going to look low, however, once you put the seat cushions on, the height is comparable to seats that you find on a pool deck at a resort. If you have older relatives, or friends/family with back or knee issues, I could see where this would not be the best seating option, because the back of the seats do not offer any support for the shoulders/neck. One person can assemble this set easily, but two definitely helps. I took my time an assembled it myself, while my husband tinkered with some other goodies from . I was finally able to put it on the patio today, and it looks beautiful! As recommended by other reviewers, you may want to invest in some velcro for the underside of the cushions to prevent them from moving around. The color of the set is so vibrant and instantly makes the space look so inviting. The cushions are on the firmer side, but they are perfect for my pool deck which may see a damp behind every now and again. The height of the center table is a bit low, but for a small area like mine, the size of it helps to not overpower the space. Its a great height for drinks and such. I am pleased with this set!