When the ottoman arrived we were very much ready to try it out. The height of the ottoman is perfect to use as a foot rest or an extra seat. The amount of padding on the ottoman made it quite comfortable to sit on. My teen daughter loves using the ottoman at her desk for doing her homework. I have to take it away from her when I want to use it as a footrest. I may have to find another of these ottomans to prevent the constant chasing to get it!