Love this ottoman! The storage area is large and just as described. The lid doesn't fall shut so you can rest easy when the kids are around. It's a good size and fits perfectly in front of our sofa and the love seat that sits at a right angle to the sofa. Both people sitting there can easily use the ottoman at the same time. The fabric is generic enough so that it complements everything already in the room. Its nicely made, and we're very happy with this purchase.