My dog chewed a hole in our carpet. As a temporary measure I decided to look for an ottoman. I searched a bunch of websites looking for something that was practical, sturdy (I have a Blue Pit), and of course not extremely overpriced, as this was luxury purchase for the sake of covering up a two inch hole in the center of my living room. I finally found this ottoman and I it appeared to fit all of my criteria, so I bought it. When it arrived I was impressed by the blue color, very accurately pictured, it was sturdy enough to hold two PS2s at one time, and withstand a 75 lb dog crashing head first into, a few times now. I recommend this to anyone who needs an ottoman, but doesn't have a lot of room and needs something to withstand the daily life.