This bench is perfect for small spaces. My covered front porch/deck measures about 42 inches front to back and this is exactly what we needed. It eliminated the need for an extra table so it's a clean look and there's still enough space to get past someone sitting next to you. However, it is extremely difficult to put together and took me 3 attempts. We had to not follow the directions entirely  in order and attached the bench to the middle of the sides first before attaching the sides through the top hole/bottom hole to the back. Do not come close to fully tightening this until the end. Overall and even with the hassle this is perfect for tiny spaces.