I love this bench, and now that it's here, I can't decide whether I want it in the Living Room, Hallway, or Entryway -- it would look perfect in any location. I ordered the black, and love the look; it looks every bit as good as it does online. Attaching the seat to the bottom shelf/legs was a bit challenging, specifically getting the holes to line up.  For a couple of them I had to leave out the lock washer to get the screw to fit all the way through to the leg. Hopefully that won't impact the wear of the product. It's comfortable, the storage compartment is roomy and very sturdy.