I am extremely happy with this purchase. Bench is beautiful and sturdy. Just what we needed in the entryway as a place to sit down and remove our shoes, and the storage compartment is roomy and great for keeping things handy near the door. The bench does look a lot closer to white than the beige pictured, though it depends a bit on the lighting. Neutral and lovely, so that’s all that matters. I opted for professional assembly via Wayfair from Angi, my first time using that service, and it was definitely the right choice! Handyman was cordial, professional, and fast.