I bought this bench after looking at the picture and it is exactly like that. We are happy with the storage space, especially at the top of the bench, it's more than what it seems in the picture. But I am not sure about the durability, when I sit on the bench, I have to be careful not to move too much. Also, it wasn't easy to assemble it alone.

Pros: Lots of storage space.
Cons: Not sturdy