The color is darker than the picture, It was missing one shelf which I am in the process of contacting the manufacturer to re-send. The outside shelves are very narrow, however the center shelves can hold cookie sheets/ large bakewear easily.  The two drawers are very sturdy and glide smoothly.  I hold extra cutting boards in one of them easily.   I love the butcher block top,  It coordinates well with my new kitchen (white with white/blue granite)