I was really impressed with how good this bench looks in person (got it in the Natural color) and how easy it was to put together (screwing on the legs and two end panels). I was a little concerned about hauling it upstairs by myself (before assembly), but it really was a piece of cake. It’s now my window seat where I get to sprawl on it to watch the woodpeckers and squirrels in the trees, see thunderstorms roll in, or simply watch the clouds. Could not possibly be happier with it.