I didn't take into consideration that the top wouldn't sit flush to the wall so thats not ideal but the real issue is that the bolts that were provided are not long enough to go through the bench top to secure it to the base.  I will have to get my husband to drill it out so that I can counter sink them.  As it is currently, I wouldn't trust anyone to sit on it it  -  sways side to side terribly.   Also some raw cut wood exposed and the visible metal screwheads will need to be painted so they aren't so noticeable.  Its cute though and was the size I needed.