I love, love love this bench! I purchased it to hold blankets and throws but it quickly became my young grandkids toy box. Its the first place they go when they come to grandmas and is just the right height for them to reach their toys inside with no fear of the lid closing on them. I love that it looks very elegant in my dining room, yet serves the purpose as a toy box, since I would not otherwise like having a toy box in my dining room.