The bench itself will be useful and seems sturdy enough for children/average adults to sit on.  Like other reviewers have noted, it's not very big. Just be sure to look at the dimensions so you won't be surprised. We plan to put hooks above the bench for jackets and backpacks, and it fits the space perfectly.

But it was a pain for my husband to put together. He had to break a small piece of metal sticking out from one of the cam locks. The pre-installed holes did not line up properly and he needed to drill other holes. He also thought the directions didn't make sense in the order things were supposed to be put together. There's also a little flaw on the top piece. The piece identification sticker was right over it...

If you really want a decent looking storage bench that isn't too big, this would be a good purchase as long as you are willing to deal with construction difficulties. I suggest watching for it to go on sale. :)