After having this assembled and in our kitchen for a while now, we are even more in love with this island. The storage capacity belies its slim footprint; our kitchen seems so much more organized now. Having an extra surface to hold pots or pans and bins while cooking has freed up space on the main counter and allowed me to be much more efficient when preparing meals. Everyone who enters our kitchen is impressed with this piece of furniture. After having seen so many islands made from "manufactured wood" the heft and substance of this Kitchen Island is even more satisfying. If you are considering buying a portable island, this is the one!