I bought this ottoman to coordinate with my sectional sofa. It is the perfect height for a foot rest and the kids even sit on it to watch TV sometimes. We were able to put over 100 DVDs on the inside and still had room for blankets and a few other occasionally used components. 

Pros: Spills wipe up easily from the surface and it has already taken a beating by our kids with no sign of damage.
Cons: I wish there were some compartments in the inside, but this does give you the flexibility to use it however you wish.