I wanted a good-quality storage ottoman, and looked everywhere for one that was affordable and looked nice. I especially appreciated this one because it's slightly wider than those typical square ottomans, the fabric seems MUCH more durable than the ottomans at Target, and it's way cheaper than the ones in department stores. 

One other thing--I was nervous about the color online--would it turn out to be more of a brighter teal vs the subdued sea-green? The color in the picture is actually quite true to the hue. I can't say it matches it exactly if you're looking to match a hue, but if you're only going for coordination, then you'd be okay.