I really like the way this looks in my entryway. It's great to tuck slippers under, and store little items. It's quite sturdy, and the design is 5 stars. That being said, the instructions on how to put it together are slightly hard to follow. I was able to put everything together myself because I've been purchasing LOTS of furniture lately. Also, once you lift the black cushion to store items, it doesn't slide into place easily. You have to move it around a little and push it in.