I bought this for my daughter's entrance room in her apartment to store winter hats, mittens, etc. and it is perfect. I had a hard time finding a plain, faux-leather storage bench that wasn't too large. I wanted black, but this ottoman is a very dark brown and looks great. The lid stays open without holding it. It also makes a nice seat, but mainly it is for storage. My daughter is very happy with it.

Pros: Great size, easy assembly - just add wooden legs
Cons: More color options, especially black. Not sure how the soft leather would hold up if used as a seat all the time.