PERFECTION! It's exactly what we needed for the garage entrance to our house. It's perfect. Not hard to assemble, great height (I can still hang a painting above it). It's not "too distressed" (I was worried it'd look aged, but it doesn't). It really is ideal! Can fit shoes on shelf under bench and even at floor level! hooks are sturdy, but come with short screws, we will definitely replace them to go through the wood.