Love this couch, so glad I purchased.  It also came really fast considering the delivery window I was given at purchase time.
the storage area is quite large and can store blankets, pillows or whatever you may need. I was uncertain of the color when reading other reviews.  The color is a light tan, with dark brown wood on the front.  Comes with the 2 matching pillows as well!  Sorry the picture is upside down with bad lighting too.