This box is huge and sturdy!! I was able to store 5 large chair cushions and 6 couch pillows easily! Putting it together was fairly easily, and took 10 minutes. I tested sitting on it, and it holds up well, not sure if it will hold up more people. The color is light and goes with anything ( my deck is dark and my furniture is black and brick type color). The instructions were easy to follow and it is light but hard to carry for one person, so I suggest assembling it on the spot were it will be installed. The only thing I noticed is that the lid may come off the hinge if stuff is not organized correctly, as the hing system is just an open snap on hook type. Overall, I am happy with the purchase, it was exactly what I needed to upgrade my old one and be able to storage all the deck cushions, while not ruining the design.