I saw a similar chair at a way more expensive furniture store for over double the price of this one, but I fell in love with the style right away. I initially wanted a bigger size but due to space constraints, went for a slightly smaller size but I don't regret it one bit. It is still large enough for me to tuck my feet under me (and I am not a short woman). It is a true beige and to my surprise, the back and seat cushions have removable covers so I'm not worried that my cat seems to have claimed this as her own. She lets me sit in it from time to time though! I wish the gray wood showed a bit more of the natural grain of wood as it seems more like paint than stain, but you'd really only notice if you stared at it from up close. Definitely not a deal breaker.