I looked online at many different dark brown ottomans to hopefully match my set. This one kept appealing to me because of the color, perfect size, grest storage AND it has the tray when you flip the top over. My only complaint is the top isn't very comfortable to put your feet up on. It's not padded at all, and I did get this for two main reasons. Storage and to put my feet up since my recliner is broken. It cones in one complete piece and was packaged nicely.