Drawers and cabinets do have a quite a large holding capacity. The color is exactly as is shown. The granite is marginal quality, not high end, but sufficient. The packaging of the island was very secure and no damage was done to any of the material. The only downfall was the time it took and materials/screws to assemble the island. My husband is quite proficient at assembly and he thought the screws and pins were subpar for  the product. After frustration of assembly, the end product is a great addition to the kitchen! I would recommend this purchase.