This piece works beautifully in our lounge. The colour of the cushion and the sturdiness of the wood are true to the picture.  We saw similar ottomans for double the price, so the fact that it looked exactly like what we wanted, for half the cost was a huge bonus. I'll be honest, I has no clue what to expect, but it arrived intact, earlier than expected and properly packaged; my husband and I could not have been happier with our purchase! FYI: some basic assembly is required.