This round ottoman is exactly what I was looking for - size and style are perfect. The faux leather works for me as the finish on most leathers hold a strong scent, too toxic for me. The color is actually black, not brown as described and lucky for me, the black looks great in my den. the storage area is huge. I use the ottoman for extra seating and I place it in front of my loveseat when I want to stretch out in front of the TV. This was a great buy and better than anything I could find in the stores.