we bought this for the living room, the assembly was easy (I assembled all part by myself except when attaching the top to the chest itself, just to get it perfectly aligned). it is steady and strong enough, my kids dance and jump on top of it and it's still standing. the top is straight so you can put cups full of drink and wont spill or anything. enough space inside the chest where you can store bunch of throws..etc I stored a fur rag that we use only during the winter (almost 60" x40") and it took all the space. you can fit your finger in the lock place so any old lock can work. movable (not too light but not heavy either) overall we're satisfied.