I was looking for a small, round ottoman to go with our chair-and-a-half in a small space. This is perfect! My daughters and I can curl up in the chair, and this ottoman is big enough that we can all rest our feet. The storage compartment has a fun black-and-white striped lining with pockets for shoe storage. Since I live with two toddlers, that storage will likely be for toys or small trinkets, but there is plenty of space for whatever you choose. We are very pleased with our purchase.