This kitchen island appears exactly as pictured and the pieces it is made of is fairly representative of assemble it yourself furniture. The backing pieces are thin sheets of wood that were slightly warped, probably because they are so thin, but slide into the slots made for them and straighten up nicely. The top is beautiful and has depths that I have never seen on an assemble it yourself piece. Pros: Great appearance and easy to assemble. Once assemble is a heavy piece of furniture. Cons: Some parts are cheaply made.