Purchased this for our entry way.  Grandkids shoes, baseball gloves, balls, good size, not too large for area, but large enough on inside for lots of stuff.  Lid is hinged (so it stays up) and padded, soft to sit on for putting on and taking off shoes.  Nothing to put together, unless you want to screw on the four legs, which took me about 5 minutes.  Great price also!  Definitely would recommend.