I bought this cart after months of searching in stores and on-line.  This not only fit the space I was looking to fill (which was compact) but also functionally met all my high marks in what I was looking for in a kitchen cart.  We were able to paint it the color I wanted since it was not stained already and was already prepped wood for painting which is awesome considering some carts are already covered in stain or sealant.. Neither in this case.  The only drawback was putting it together, which I had anticipated but some of the hardware was funky to work with and I had not seen before, so be aware of this.   Just follow the directions, they are written well and it will be accurate for you to put this together with success.  Totally happy and use it 300% more than what I thought I would... Doubles great as a party island when you are hosting parties too given the extended leaf... FYI