VASAGLE Shoe Storage Bench with Cushion, Entryway Shoe Rack Bench with Storage, 2 Open and 1 Hidden Compartments, for Living Room, Bedroom, White and Gray ULHS021W01

I was hesitant to think this would be as nice as it shows in the pics for the price. I was wrong! I get compliments on it all the time. Love the cubby on top to hide shoes. We have the kids throw them in there after school and that’s much easier then trying to get them to put away on the bottom. Super sturdy and easy to put together.

I let the previous reviews scare me in regards to assembly but decided to give it a go and I’m glad I did. This is one of the easiest things I have put together and I’ve put a lot of stuff together. First, in regards to the feet being loose, that’s not the case. They need to be tightened completely so they don’t spin. The backboard on the unit itself does not have pre drilled holes however, they are not needed! All 22 screws went in no problem, no drill holes needed. You do not need a drill for this. Just a Philips head screwdriver will do the trick.This took me about an hour to put together and it’s nice and sturdy. Both my children sat on it to test it out and it holds up well. We are using this for a bench seat/storage in our small kitchen. The cushioned seat is comfortable and my favorite thing is the zippered cushion! You can take it off and throw it in the washer when it gets dirty. I love the hinged top, plenty of storage. And, we got this for a steal! We paid less than $80 for it so the value is there as well. I would recommend this bench to anyone looking to save some space and add some nice looking furniture to their area. Happy with the way this bench performs!

The piece fits perfectly beneath my standing desk. Now, when I'm sitting, I can prop my feet up. I'm going to jazz it up a bit, as it is incredibly plain, but the bottom cubbies were perfect for my printer and marker holder. I did leave off the cardboard back to be able to run the wire for the printer.I left off one star because the hinges were a nightmare. The instructions are only pictures, which was 99% fine, until it came time to install the hinges. What's hilarious is that their product page on their website says support is available 24/7/5 days per week, yet if you call, they're only open 9-4 PST, which is entirely during my working shifts.On to a useful tidbit for those struggling with the hinges(sorry I didn't take pictures to help explain). The 3 hinges with the round piece did not want to remain attached to the bottom piece once all the hinges were screwed in and you tried to open and close the lid. To get them back together, look to the two larger screws that attach the top and bottom parts of the hinges together; ignore the screws securing them to the boards. Remove the bottom screws. You can only work on one hinge at a time, but pull the top part of the hinge back down and push lid manually to align. The top screw of these pieces is notched at the back to hook behind the U cutout and allow the screw to slide up and down. Once it's hooked into the U, the bottom U cutout should align so you can screw in the bottom screw TIGHT. Once all 3 are holding, you'll need to screw the top screws counterclockwise until you can't anymore. These will align the lid to the back of the unit, and you will see the hinges loosen their tension.

This is a nice shoe bench, perfect size for our entry hall. Just a bit deeper than a pair of shoes, long enough for 4 pairs on the bottom shelf. A nice cushioned top to sit on while tying shoes. The lift top has additional storage for more shoes, hats, gloves, etc. The first few steps of assembly weren’t too hard, just have to be sure the parts are going together in the right direction… The back panel was awful to install, no pre drilled holes. I had to use a tiny drill to start the holes for the very small screws. I was considering leaving the back panel off, but the shoes would have pushed up against the wall. The hinges and braces were also difficult, requiring an extra person to assist. Some of these screws were difficult to access with a power driver. But, after assembly, we are very pleased with it!

Great storage bench for a reasonable price. Took a while to put together, especially the hinged part, but it works well and hides our bedsheets and other random things that don't have space in the closet. Holds at least 300lbs as my partner and I have sat on it at the same time. Top cushion is velcroed on so it won't slide off and the cushion itself has a cover that can be removed and washed. Great for any age.Pros:-sturdy-simple and clean style-decent storage-cushion can be cleaned, has Velcro to keep it from slidingCons:-assembly was not easy and you will either need a power drill or considerable strength. The hinges will likely need to be adjusted, which is not in the assembly instructions. The hinges will have two components that can be adjusted by unscrewing the screws already found on the hinges. You should NOT have to drill extra holes if you correctly adjust the hinges. It is not the easiest task, but worth it if you are a little handy.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I was able to clean up my front door entrance and store all my kids toys inside of it. Building it took a little work but it’s manageable.

This product is nice , but cheaply made it. I don’t think it will hold up ver long if you were to use every day. If you’re looking for piece of furniture to look at , I think it will be great.

It took me about an hour to assemble. You must have a drill to assemble it because a lot of the holes are not pre-drilled. I decided against attaching the back board for the bottom part because there were no pre-drilled holes for 22 screws. It’s sturdy when sitting on it and fits a lot of tiny human’s shoes.