We bought the brick color of this ottoman to add contrast to our newly purchased gray recliner loveseat, couch and recliner.  It adds a pop of color to the room.  In addition to its attractive appearance, we did not lose any functionality when we replaced our coffee table with it; we actually gained functionality.  We can still store our instructional manuals (for the soundbar, television, DVD/VCR, etc.) in the ottoman, but it's big enough that we can also store our cover-up blankets in it as well (instead of stuffing them in a closet in a bathroom some distance from the television room).  This was a great purchase that added a nice aesthetic touch to our room's decor in addition to adding more functional storage space!

Pros: Attractive, functional, comes fully assembled
Cons: More color availability would have been nice