I love this item.  I am using in a small basement apartment, but it does not overwhelm the room.  The color is a deep berry color, a little darker than the picture, but the color is perfect.  The storage capacity is amazing.  This item is perfect to use as a coffee table, and then it is also very comfortable as extra seating.  And, it came fully assembled, I did nothing, but take out of the box!  I definitely recommend buying this item.