Our grandson put the bench together within and hour and said it was easy to assemble.  The cushion is a bit on on the flimsy side, only about 1.5 inches thick and is made of a stiff, damask weave fabric that is nicely subtle.  The cover has a zipper that will allow the cover to be laundered.  Storage is limited so this is not a bench for a large family in a climate where people need to wear heavy boots.  It is fine for an entryway bench but not for a mudroom bench.