Excited about this purchase! It came exactly as pictured. Sturdy and durable. My husband who is handy had this together and in place in 10 minutes! I bought this to assist family members that have bad hips/knees be able to sit down to take off their shoes and be able to push off/up using their arms. I feel it was a great purchase for the money. I would buy it again :)! The color is exactly as pictured, and a pretty wood. Beware of the benches that are "veneer" if you are looking for a long-lasting purchase. I have made that mistake in the past. The hidden storage is a bonus!