See the attached photos. We purchased this ottoman at Wally World for about under $40. Its not anything to brag about quality-wise, but for the money its not a bad value. I made some partitions out of foam board so that it can safely hold 6 bottles of whatever. The inside of the top provides a serving space. And it stores for travel under the table in our 2003 Classic 25. Why black? Other colors are available, but....