This is a really nice bench, exactly as pictured.  It did not come with any instructions regarding affixing the top to the rest (that is the only thing you have to do).....so, without seeing that there were some already-drilled holes on one of the back panels, I began to affix the lid onto the top edge (where I would have thought the hinges should go)......unfortunately, I only saw the pre-drilled holes after and thus have ended up with a few small holes on the edge.  It is really not a big deal, but some directions - or at least a visible sticker of sorts where the holes are (since it is black it is very hard to see) would have been nice.