Beautiful design, well, well thought out.  Attractive shape, attractive colour, and the storage bin is commodious.  The material is just "adequate". That is, if any LESS was used, the bench created would not have been minimally able to do the job it does, re being able to seat people, and hold its shape.  Not an extra penny was wasted on either strengthening the thickness of the bench, itself, or in adding an extra screw or fitting.  Having said that: the bench is constructed well enough for the manufacturer to be able to offer a handsomely low price. You get EXACTLY what you pay for in this bench: a serviceable, moderately strong, very adequate bench for porch or patio. We put ours in a well-protected spot, put a beautiful, thick cushion on it, and think it will last for years.  VERY happy with the purchase, the speed of deivery, the ease of construction, and wamly recommend both vendor and product -- if your expectations are moderate. We found it a great buy!!!