This bench is the perfect color, and size.  It's just what we were expecting.  A couple of things to be aware of...  We had to secure the bottom so that it the items being stored in the bench wouldn't fall through.  Even some pillows and blankets were a little too heavy for it.  Also the lid is a little snug.  It gets stuck every time you shut it.  Overall it's working fine for us and we like it.