It is really easy to open and close when it is needed. When I work on my garage for DIY project. My spouse or kids use it to sit on it and put it back when they do not need. It does not take much space and kids can also easy to open it. I am hanging it on the garage wall by installing one of the hook that I have purchased separately from the hardware store. It has good quality of cushion that feels comfortable while seating on it. It has cushion on the back and seat both side.