It's not the fanciest of ottomans, but it worked for us. I feel it's a but more sturdy than cheaper options, the only questionable aspects that might fail in a couple years are the supports and the backer board for the bottom. Directions aren't the best but if you're paying close enough attention, you can make do. One issue we had with assembly was the middle screw in to the support to attach the top cushion would not go in. Not sure if the button in the cushion prevented it or not, but it wouldn't cooperate at all. We assembled it with hand tightening where able, a different allen wrench than provided and a hand drill. Ultimately, it works for us and coordinates well enough with our furniture that I'm satisfied.