This is a great storage bench.  We were looking for something big enough for several blankets and something you could sit on.  Most chests and trunks were too small.  This one is great.  Comes fully assembled except for the legs.  One leg was tricky to screw in.  Color is more gray than brown.  Love that it stays open by itself.  Nice and comfy to sit on, for adults, kids, and cats!