I was on the fence about this ottoman, but it is pretty awesome!  It’s heavy duty; my husband sat on it and it didn’t budge.  The grey color is a nice, subdued grey.  The pleats around it creates a sharp look, and the velvet texture does not look or feel cheap.  I also love that you can store a few things in it, like the television remotes, and the bonus is being able to flip the top over and place a drink or snack on the wood top portion of the ottoman!  I would definitely recommend this item!!!