We needed an attractive storage solution to hold our extra sheets and blankets.  This bench does the trick!  The ONLY negative I need to comment on is that you need to be VERY careful when you assemble this bench as you can over tighten a screw and crack the wood, which is not of super high quality.  However, for this price I found it to be an excellent buy.  Just realize that the wood is not oak or maple, but a softer wood which needs to be somewhat babied.