There was no installation. The price was better than pier one, kohls or any other store for a similar product. What really blew me away was the free shipping. I actually got my bench ONE DAY AFTER I ordered it. I was ready to buy a comforter from kohls and then remembered the superior customer service from WAYFAIR and I bought a comforter from wayfair today. Needless to say, Im becoming a wayfair shopper for life. The bench is deep enough for my heating blanket, and a couple of pairs of slippers...its all i need and the storage bottom rack allows for more storage. Thank you wayfair.