This is a great piece of furniture. It's tufting on top is soft and padded. The colors are varegated grey in a linen like material. The inside is roomy enough for not only for shoes but booties, and lots of room in center for to place throw blankets or whatever meets your fancy. I got this for my Master bedroom, it is not only a great place to sit to play with the dogs, put on shoes etc., the dogs use it as a step up onto our high bed. Awesome Ottoman at a great price and beautiful!