Better than I even expected, squee! These ottomans really finish off my decorating of the living room in my new apartment. They are the perfect shade of gray and the texture on the sides and silver band around the middle are so beautiful. The fact that they are storage ottomans is such a great bonus. I'm thinking grandchildren toys, maybe shoes, the possibilities are endless. The fact that they can bear weight up to 250 pounds is amazing. I couldn't be happier!!