It is bright and cheery. It is taller than I expected, but the area for the plant is smaller. Actually it is very narrow. I would not put a plant directly in the space because it is so narrow and at a somewhat awkward angle, so it would be difficult to repot a plant that has grown too big. Only very small plastic pots would fit in the space.The person this is a gift for has chickens and likes chicken decor and will probably be able to find other things to store in it.