Ottoman is much darker than main photograph in which it appears to be light brown. Since we were replacing an ottoman that was dark brown to get one that better matched our other furniture, we were surprised and disappointed that this one was almost as dark as our previous ottoman. The Birch Lane photograph that gives is the best idea of the actual color is the one with the ottoman opened and a blanket draped over the edge. If it hadn't been for the color, we would have given this ottoman 5 stars. It is well made and nicely finished. It was also packed very well and arrived in excellent condition.