I put this storage bench at the end of my bed. The light color goes well with the dark wood background of my footboard. I have one very large blanket in it.  When I was assembling it thank goodness they put a light mark at the bottom of the storage Bench so you knew where to put the feet. I would say it only took about 15 minutes or so to put it together.  Shipping was fast.  The storage Bench is a nice looking piece.