We just created a spare bedroom in a room without a closet. I purchased this ottoman to go at the end of the bed. It works well for storage of guest towels, another set of sheets, and Christmas decorative pillows not displayed out of season. The room is small, fits a double bed. I liked the size of this ottoman, fairly narrow but long. I like how it would allow guests to have a place to sit to put on shoes, or lay out clothes. The price was exactly what I was hoping to invest in for a spare bedroom. The charcoal color complimented the dark charcoal upholstered headboard, black accents in the room with light gray walls and comforter to keep things neutral. Set up was EASY and would also be easy to flatten back up for a move or storage but sturdy enough to sit on. Would highly recommend.