I opted for the ivory-hued cube to complement the wintry blues and grays of my bedroom and am very pleased with the piece. It is sturdy enough to sit on when  you're putting on your shoes before heading out the door in the morning. The interior storage space is roomy, and the lid that doubles as a tray is a nice, unobtrusive feature for when you want to read in bed, etc. The microfiber texture, mercifully, is not appealing to my cats in the  least they've clawed the crap out of a leather storage ottoman I have in my living room.  For the minimal investment, you'll reap dividends of contentment from the durability and stylishness of this piece.