The potting bench looks exactly as pictured.  The instructions are a little confusing, so I would lay out the pieces by the photo before assembling, since it is a little unclear which end needs to be the closed cabinet part.  It came together pretty easily after that, although the drawer does not close - it is too tight.  That is why I gave it 4 stars, will need to sand it to get the drawer to close.  Overall, I am very pleased with my bench.