I purchased two of these storage benches.  I have one in my bedroom in a popout window and another in my livingroom as as ottoman.  They store a large amount of stuff and I love that there are two separate containers accessed by separately hinged tops, instead of one large container. It helps to keep things more orderly.  

The top of the bench is cushioned, but it is not very comfortable for sitting.  It's very firm, which is why it works so well as an ottoman.  As I am using them they are perfect and just what I needed.