Searching for an entryway bench, I was tired of the same expensive options and boring large leather box design. I wanted a bench where I could sit comfortably for a few minutes, and which allowed stuff to be retrieved from it while someone was sitting. This delivered. Our 11-inch gloves/hats/scarves cubes (not brand) fit just fine, but its nice to have all the options and colors in case we decide to redecorate. Assembly was about as complicated as you could expect for this - took me about 40 minutes at a slow pace. You will need a hammer to nail in the rear panels, and a screwdriver to wrap up assembly. Three things I didnt like: it shipped with the exact number of fasteners it needs, so I had to be very careful not to lose any; instructions are tricky - the unfinished side legend is not as clear as it should, and part orientation is not intuitive in my opinion; and the rear panels are not painted on the sides, and you can tell from a distance. But in all, this fits the bill for what we were looking for - and had it for twenty dollars less than our local big-box store.
Makes for a practical, minimalist entryway bench
Searching for an entryway bench, I was tired of the same expensive options and boring large leather box design. I wanted a bench where I could sit comfortably for a few minutes, and which allowed stuff to be retrieved from it while someone was sitting. This delivered. Our 11-inch gloves/hats/scarves cubes (not brand) fit just fine, but its nice to have all the options and colors in case we decide to redecorate. Assembly was about as complicated as you could expect for this - took me about 40 minutes at a slow pace. You will need a hammer to nail in the rear panels, and a screwdriver to wrap up assembly. Three things I didnt like: it shipped with the exact number of fasteners it needs, so I had to be very careful not to lose any; instructions are tricky - the unfinished side legend is not as clear as it should, and part orientation is not intuitive in my opinion; and the rear panels are not painted on the sides, and you can tell from a distance. But in all, this fits the bill for what we were looking for - and had it for twenty dollars less than our local big-box store.