I ordered this to sit in front of our couch and love seat. We have a small living room and really liked the option of having a storage ottoman for blankets and pillows. This ottoman is quite large! Check the dimensions and see if you really want one this big! It really works well for us, despite our small living space - it is very solid and works well for sitting on or resting feet. The top is hinged and easy to open...also, the top isn't weighted, so it won't slam shut on little fingers who will not doubt want to play inside - our 8 year old fits in there with room to spare... like room for another kid!!! 

Pros: Comes fully assembled; very nice quality and durability; huge amount of storage space
Cons: Color is more towards black and less towards brown