Looks simple and clean. Keeps shoes off the floor and avoids the entryway looking sloppy. The bench is extremely easy to assemble and it is sturdy. We have had a chair and ottoman at the door for years that guests never utilized but all of a sudden everyone is using this bench! Love it! The cushion itself is very fluffy and comfy. I like that the bench is small. You can get two adults in it which is great but I like that it’s small enough and doesn’t take up much of the entryway.