First of all, wanted to say that the shipping from Wayfair was amazing! Placed the order and it arrived the next day. Awesome. This piece has solved my issue with having cluttered bags and jackets all over. The shelf under the bench is great for keeping shoes nice and neat instead of in a big heap. I was able to assemble it in about 45 minutes with no issues. It feels very sturdy considering it isn't completely flush with our walls (baseboards). So happy with this purchase!