LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece. I paired it with a dark charcoal sectional and I love the light grey fabric complementing it. Also the fabric used on the ottoman is super soft and feels nice to the touch. I looked at cocktail ottomans originally because I wanted a cushion for everyone around my large sectional to get comfortable, but there is no added function with a simple cocktail ottoman. With this ottoman I have double the storage of a normal storage ottoman, as well as a lift section I can utilize as a "desk" worktable. So far, so good. Couldn't be happier with the final product.