Took about 2 hours to put together, but completely worth it. This is a sturdy, solid product - I saw the same thing on other sites, and this one was about half the price. The cushion is a little too thin/foam - but pretty stain-resistant (coffee came off!) and it's perfect for kids to sit to put on shoes. Plenty of storage space for shoes - I purchased 2 baskets for the storage areas. Perfect for a small back hall space. Looks like a $900 Pottery Barn hall tree. You will be very happy with it.