This ottoman is a good size to tuck away blankets and other things that you don't want sitting out when company comes.  The color in the picture is deceiving.  Rather than being gold, it is tweedy with gold, cream, and a medium teal that worked well with the rug it sits on (as well as the other furniture in the room.)  it is also a great height to use as an ottoman for my couch.  I also plan to use it as a coffee table with a nice tray on top.