I purchased the light blue one and am happy with the color. It coordinates nicely with my living room decor. I have it on top of an antique chest  and store magazines in it. I am sure that I can use it for other things as well, such as an indoor garden, holding fire wood or kindling. I could use it on the front porch to hold pumpkins and gourds during the fall. It is a versatile and functional decorative piece.