Unpacked this item yesterday & I love it. The pattern is in an inky blue-black, like an old fashioned blue-print, & is quite detailed & attractive. The bench is sturdy & comfortable to sit upon. The storage area is huge & very nicely lined so you can put your nice things in there safe from snags. I did have to pound one little brad in a bit as it was snagging the lip of the lining but no biggie. A hammer & a magic marker took care of it, pronto. Today I plan to have fun putting a boat-load of stuff into it & free up some closet & drawer space. You could too, if you purchase one! Mine arrived very quickly & was brought all the way up to my second story apartment door. It's surprisingly light when it's empty for how sturdy it feels. A lot of its weight is in the padded & reinforced lid.