I purchased this to replace an uncomfortable wooden bench that we had in our breakfast nook area. The kids like using that area to sit and study or talk to me while I'm getting dinner together in the evenings. We went with the gray choice. It looks a lot better in that area than the previous bench, is the perfect height for the kids and even myself to use, and I love that it has storage which we didn't previously have. The material looks a little cheap, but I think it works for the area and our needs. The kids love that it has the pillows and the higher arms so they can recline on it. (They are 8 and 11 so they are still small enough to lay on it.) It holds up to all of us including adults using it or sitting on it so it's definitely sturdy. I liked this overall and am glad I purchased.