Once you get this ottoman assembled, it’s really nice. It’s sturdy and seems well-made, and I’m optimistic that it’s going to last a while. But the assembly process itself was a bit brutal. You absolutely need a power drill to put the pieces together, the handheld screwdriver it comes with definitely would not have got the job done. The instructions were also not very clear and were hard to follow at parts, and the pre-made holes for the screws are very hard to see. Luckily, you can kind of tell what goes where rather easily regardless. I still can’t decide if I like, or hate, that the two sides of the ottoman open in different ways. It’s unique to say the least! Overall, I’m happy with this product. It’s not quite the right shade of gray for our couches, but it still looks decent with a throw blanket and serving tray set up on it.