It's cute. The color is accurate. It's more taupe/grey than brown in both the pic and in life. It fits four (4) large patio furniture covers nicely.
Hard to assemble as is! But I have suggestions:
First, leave it out in the sun for a bit (other reviewers suggested a hair dryer, too). While warm, the sides will snap together easily.
Second, there's another review about the gap in the side panels caused from the base being too big. I had this problem as well! However, I took the base out and snapped the sides together. With the upper ring attached, I then set the base inside and pushed it into the groove from above (all while WARM from the sunlight). Voila! The sides stayed intact and the container is solid. (Phew! I was three seconds away from returning.) Very happy :)