It was time to replace our old fold-up stool and I did a lot of searching before I came across this vanity bench. 
we have two cats who like to sit on it (independently) while we are in there getting ready for work, etc.  
  I can change the look of it by just taking out the screws holding the seat on and putting a piece of fabric to cover top and wrap around edges,  catching corners underneath the screw (keeps kitty claws from damaging it too).
   it is very sturdy.  Only complaint is that it has a slight wobble, which my husband said he could fix. Otherwise, I am happy with the product, though I felt it was a little expensive for a vanity bench - especially when Wayfair is supposed to have such great deals.