This will work great as a little bedroom bench. I hadn't noticed a stitching detail in the photo. Look closely to check it out. I don't dislike the stitching element, but it comes off as a bit more "country" to me. In any case, it feels well made and is really functional. It feels sturdy to sit on. As a side note, I was really impressed with the packaging - this was transported safely with careful layers to protect the fabric.