I ordered this item quite a few months ago for my guest bedroom.  The colors and design went perfectly in the guest bedroom.  When the room is not in use, I have three decorative pillows sitting on top of the bench.  When overnight guests come, I store the decorative pillows under the bench.  Because the bench is long, one suitcase can be left, opened, on top of the bench - and there is still room for a guest to sit down and put on their shoes, or etc.  This piece of furniture is very, very, well-made, quite elegantly designed, and the fabric is gorgeous.  This item also shipped perfectly to the house.