The storage box is exactly as pictured. It’s pretty good quality. I like that it has a spot on the front of it for a padlock if you’d like to lock the deck box. It fits all of my patio cushions in it and the grill utensils as well as some yard games we have. It’s a nice seat to sit on as well if you need more seating during a get together. You could easily put a cushion on top if you’d like. It’s light enough to move by yourself and the mechanisms to open and close the top are very smooth and will hold the lid up when you open it. Definitely recommend this for some good deck storage options!