This bench works for exactly the space we have behind our front door in our front foyer so guests can take on/off their shoes or boots. There isn't much fancy about it, but it is secure, well built, not flimsy and not wobbly. It is stable, balanced, level and the color consistent throughout. We measured carefully before buying it and the measurements were exactly correct! I needed them to be for the bench to fit in that space -- and they did! We're very glad we bought this bench which went together easily and without frustration at all.