I had a huge ottoman in my small walk in closet and was looking for something smaller. This seat is perfect! It is extremely well made and beautiful. It comes with a template to help with the install, but I ended up not using it. I used my stud finder to find the studs and thankfully they were in a great spot. I held the seat up with the level on top, and once level, pre-drilled the holes and then screwed the seat in. It is not super deep, but perfect for my requirements. I am going to get another one and put it inside the door of my garage so I can sit down and take off my muddy shoes. This folding seat has so many more uses than just in a shower. I highly recommend it.