Looking for a more sophisticated toy box for the children's toys in the family room. I also wanted something that would allow for additional seating when extra people were over. We have a chocolate brown leather sofa, so I was hoping this would not look obviously faux, and it looks great. The bench is not very close to the sofa, but all of the furniture coordinates nicely, even with this economical addition. The toys problem is solved. My little ones can open and close the bench easily too.