LOVE this bench! I bought the black, which is more of a washed/soft black rather than a true black. Very easy to put together and arrived quickly. Absolutely love it! As others have mentioned, the storage is minimal. If you are looking for a true storage bench, you can do better. I was looking for a tall bench because I have 13 foot ceilings and a really tall bed. Most benches look kid-sized next to my bed, but this works perfectly. Also love the lighter color legs.