This bench looks great, with a rich color.  Prettier than pictured.  The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it's pretty cheaply made.  It's in our laundry room hall way, so it's fine for there to put on shoes.  It has storage, so that's a plus.  If you weren't the one putting it together (a lot of putting together), you'd probably no know from the looks that it's only partical board.