This bench is a great addition for an entry way.  We use it to sit on when putting on shoes.  It's much larger than I expected which was a nice surprise!  The inside can hold lots of stuff.. think extra pairs of shoes!  The only complaint I have is that the pattern on the top of mine is slightly crooked, and also doesn't line up with the front of the bench pattern.  Not a big deal.  Comes assembled, just twist on the legs.. super easy.