I purchased this bucket to use as a planter for one of my large plants, I am using it as a planter, but not to sit in a corner, it is sitting on my dining room table!  What a beautiful piece! My dining room table and chairs are very dark, and I have a chestnut colored buffet.  I purchased the "Natural" colored bucket because the colors in the bucket complemented the dark wood of the table/chairs and the lighter wood of the buffet bringing the two contrasting colors together nicely.  

Pros: Beautiful finish, the natural colored bucket has many beautiful tones in the wood
Cons: No cons, but if you purchase to use a planter, I would recommend putting the plant in a separate pot then placing them into the bucket as not to damage the finish on the bucket.