EXACTLY what I wanted & BETTER than the photo! This was perfect for a huge amount of storage for clothes or bed linens. Perfect height to sit on and no back and no arms to diminish the look of the bench. The seat cushion is neutral and can match any decor. I purchased this bench for my lake house and placed it at the foot of my bed in my masterbedroom. It's very stream line & clean in appearance rather than bulky. Whether your room is Shabby Elegance, industrial, cottage or nautical/lake/beach this is a perfect bench. It comes equipped with safety interior hinges that lock bench lid in place eliminating the possibility of a child or pet accidentally getting locked in the bench or smashing fingers/paws. This bench could easily sell for twice the price elsewhere. Buy it before it sells out or sells for more at another store.