The size is as expected. There are some marks on the lid (see photo) that I’ll try to fix. It’s very attractive. I love the look of it. I’m glad it was not expensive because other than the “straps” and hardware, it is made of very thin man made board. I bought it for storage and it works perfectly for that. I wouldn’t place it anywhere that someone might put their feet on. I don’t think it could support that. I wouldn’t allow a child to sit on it for the same reason.