The faux leather is very beautiful. Doesn't look cheap at all. Great size and quality for the price. exact height of our couch so perfect to prop our legs on. The legs of the ottoman are nice and heavy too. I expected something plastic, but they are solid wood or similar material. very sturdy. The inside isn't too deep, so if you're looking to store more than a couple blankets or board games then I would look for something larger. The storage was just bonus for us, so it's not a problem.