Upon assembling this island, I found myself quite disappointed. Given the cost, my expectations were set for higher quality. The materials seem cheap and insubstantial, and the back of the island was particularly disheartening. Rather than a single, sturdy matching board, there are two flimsy pieces of particle board joined by a plastic connector. Additionally, the drawer slides feel fragile and lack smooth movement. For the amount spent, I could have purchased matching base cabinets for my kitchen and built an island on my own. Also, note that the finish is not a pure white, but rather a creamy off-white.