The size is perfect for the back hall where everyone comes and goes from the beach. Not using the baskets, so can't speak to the marking issue. We roll up beach towels and display them in the larger cubbies, to grab on our way out. Sandals and flip flops fill the shoe cubbies. Assembly was quite easy and the finish is nice.

Pros: good value, delivery much quicker than I expected
Cons: Cushion is a smooth fabric, but with a tweedy look--not a solid plain color that I had hoped.  I'll likely recover it in a sunbrella fabric anyway.