This bench is solid and looks great-just as pictured online. The reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because the screw holes didn’t line up for the braces beneath the bench and there was some large areas of hardened wood glue leaking out from between the wood on one end (it came that way). I didn’t fully notice the glue until it was put together (see pic#2) and since I was able to place that end of the bench toward the corner, I was ok with it. Overall, I’m satisfied and can’t wait to style the bench!