I really like the island cart, however, it smells really bad. I researched it & learned about "off-gassing" on furniture, mattresses, carpets, etc. Apparently, I've been really lucky with my other pieces of furniture that do not smell like chemicals, etc. We are trying to air it out in the sun, using baking soda & plants to hasten the process of getting rid of the smell. Unfortunately, we can't use the cupboards for food storage or pots until it dissipates.