I recently purchased a new sectional and decided on an ottoman instead of a coffee table. It came mostly assembled, just needed to put legs on, the brown color is actually more mauve and red-violet than true brown, but it made for a great accent to my light beige/gray sectional.  The ottoman offers plenty of storage space for blankets, extra pillows, whatever your living room storage needs are. 

Pros: Great finish, easy to assemble, sturdy
Cons: None yet