I don't have a foyer, so I wanted a bench by the front door to sit on to remove snowy/muddy shoes.  It definitely is shabby, but that's what I love about it!  The colors are true to the picture.  The padding on top is just enough to make it comfortable.  I use it to store extra throws, but it is kind of stinky inside.  Once you take out a blanket and shake it out it get better.  I plan to leave it open outside for a while once the weather warms up to see if that gets rid of the smell permanently.