This island is beautiful and i would recommend it to anyone.  However, if you can find a similar product w/o a stainless steel top, you should go with that one.  I had read reviews with people complaining about the top staining easily and I assumed they were careless.  However, the top is defective.  I ordered this island almost 2 months before I moved and kept it in the box.  By the time I opened the box and had it put together, there were rust stains on the stainless steel without any use and the box was not damaged or near water.  Without fail, if you order this, you will see the rust marks just because the top is faulty.  Aside from the top, I am very happy w/ the purchase and receive lots of complements.