I bought this island to solve a shortage of storage and counter space in my kitchen, and it is roomy enough to solve both problems - and it's beautiful! The price was very affordable, but as you might expect there are a few trade-offs in quality for that price - the back wall panels, for instance (which is the only reason I didn't give this 5 stars). However, they did put quality in areas that count, like the cupboard doors and drawer fronts, and the granite top. Most of the island is solid wood construction so it's sturdy. It also was easy to assemble but that is best accomplished with two people because some of the parts are heavy. I'm very happy with this purchase.