I love it!  I wanted a sitting bench in fron of my bedroom window that would be practical.  This is it!  My husband didn't complain while buidling it, other than a few pieces of wood were not PRE-DRILLED, however it's an easy fix.  I love the space for shoes, 2 junk drawers and a larger storage compartment under the bench.  The wood is pretty, with a rustic finish. Not a great quality wood, but better than some of the plywood furniture sold out there. It's sturdy, well made, attractive, useful, and affordable. Hope this helps!