The white matched my kitchen table and the piece fits perfectly in my kitchen so I chose not to put on the wheels as they are not needed. Love that both sides are identical and that you can access the drawers and shelves on either side.  The only con was I did not choose the  white glove delivery so only one man showed up. The island was so heavy two people were needed to lug it up the steps of my porch.  Luckily my husband happened to be home so he had to help.