I ordered two of these footstools to put in front of my sofa and love them. The fabric and pattern is just perfect. I plan to utilize their storage capacity for throws and magazines (nica and tidy!). The flip side of the top has a nice flat "table" surface which will be nice to set snacks on. If you're considering buying these and are on the fence because of some of the reviews about the print placement, just get them and if you aren't happy you can always return them. I love mine and glad I ordered them since it's difficult to find a print that has a "nautical/beachy" feel.