Comments on: SIMPLIHOME Brooklyn SOLID WOOD 48 inch Wide Entryway Storage Bench with Safety Hinge, Multifunctional in White

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:07 +0000

Good bench, beautiful and easy to assemble.

By: yvonne bonia

yvonne bonia — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:07 +0000

I used this in my front entrance. Love it.

By: Reg Vieira

Reg Vieira — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:07 +0000

love it

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:07 +0000

I love this style bench.

By: Annie Storey

Annie Storey — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

Great bench for the money
Looks great and is very sturdy

By: Alaina Replogle

Alaina Replogle — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

Great Entryway Bench
We love this bench! It was easy for my husband to put together himself (I only assisted on a couple steps to make it easier but he really didn’t need me). It is smaller than we originally wanted but we knew that when we ordered it. We love the storage aspect. Being in Texas, we have “winter” off and on for about two months and then back to early summer and then “I think I’m cooking alive” summer so we now have our scarves, mittens, hats, and any other cold weather gear stored inside it. We have a built in mud room off the garage entrance so this bench is for our friends/family to remove boots and shoes or leave diaper bags, etc. The bench easily held my husband who is 6’4″, 290 lbs so the weight limit is great! I would highly recommend this bench! On the plus side, if I ever get tired of it being in the entryway, it will work great in the kids room to hold toys and whatnot.

By: Janet Lanier

Janet Lanier — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

Has venting openings in storage area
I didn’t notice this in the product description or in any of the reviews but the storage area has venting holes in the back. This might be something a buyer would want or not want depending on how they use the storage area. Overall, I would purchase this again if I needed another storage bench. The product shipped quickly and the unit was well protected in packaging. The wood looks very nice and I liked that the hardware was well labeled and the directions were well written. There was a separate bag labeled extra hardware so that was a good idea. Instructions say you’ll need a Phillips screwdriver and rubber mallet for the dowels but I found the dowels were so loose that the mallet was unnecessary. I would not describe the assembly process easy. I have assembled other furniture kits in the past and I found this one to be a 7 out of 10 in assembly ease. Not that there was anything requiring strength but there were a few steps where I had to ask for a helping hand from my husband to hold things together while installing screws. There were 4 screws to attach the center leg support but those screws were not long enough. Luckily I had some that worked in my stash. Many reviewers mentioned the size of the unit being small but I felt it was the same height as another window seat and an ottoman I had. The height is perfect for putting on boots. I think it would look good in an appropriate area but yes, it could look like child’s furniture if put in the the wrong setting. I read answers on the weight capacity and the manufacturer answered one time with 265 lbs and another time 300 lbs. so even though it says 2 people can sit on it (yes, there’s room for 2), I would keep that total capacity in mind.

By: UGDUSA_COM

UGDUSA_COM — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

Really Impressed TBH
Havenât written a review for a while, but after receiving this bench, I had to write about it.This is probably the nicest piece of furniture Iâve bought online for the price. Incredibly impressive packaging, with absolutely no damage in transit. The instructions are clear as dayâ¦ and the hardware bag is organized so well with individual baggies for each part which are labeled. They even added an extra bag which contained one extra of everything in case you lose a piece. Super thoughtful.As far as the bench is concerned, this looks like a craftsman made it. Even the faint pleasant smell of a high-end wood stain when you open the box. The sizing of the unit is appropriate and has just enough amount of space for storage.If youâre thinking about purchasing this, stop thinking and go for it. Again, Iâm so impressed. Well done guys. Well done.

By: CasualBookReader

CasualBookReader — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

Okay Entryway Bench
Nice bench, however it is very short like other reviews have stated. I have a couple ottoman storage benches which are a bit taller than this entryway bench; it does resemble something for a child. The quality and length are good though, and it’s still okay in my entryway. It is easy to put together, however, it will get marks and nicks very easily so be careful when handling. Lastly, it’s really hard to find a cushion for this, unless you get one custom made.

By: Kyanite9379

Kyanite9379 — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:06 +0000

I could not be happier. Super cute!
I purchased this for my foyer and it is the perfect size. I need to sit down to put my shoes on and I’m always balancing myself, so I was so happy to find something that would fit. I love the storage under the seat. I have decorative pillows on top too and it looks so nice. This was easy to assemble. It arrived in perfect condition and there was no damage during transit. The color is a dark espresso. It’s super sturdy and very manageable. I’m also very confident sitting on it with all my weight! I’m very happy with this.