Bench is exactly as pictured.  My hubby assembled it and said it was the easiest "to-be-assembled" piece he has ever done.  The color is nice, and the shelves are roomy enough for shoes, bins, or baskets.  We purchased it for the garage, near the entry door into the house, for a place to sit and put on shoes before going for a walk.  It looks very nice sitting there, greeting guests.  It isn't the most solid piece . . . great for me to sit on (under 150 pounds), but I do wonder about how it will hold up with a heavier person.