I was so excited to get this and then once put together thought it was just okay.  When I was putting together the directions weren't great but figured out.  I was missing some pieces to put it together but had some extras from other projects and also noticed that a few pieces were damaged and then painted over (I would like to do my own damage thank you). Thankfully you cannot see it since towards back end of bench.  Sturdiness is okay.  The cushion was smashed in packaging and has line through it so it looks like a dent in cushion that I am hoping comes out in time (it did not overnight).   I paid a little more than I wanted because I love the idea of the piece but if it was easy to send back I would.