Very smelly. I needed two for my kitchen. Mom used dawn dishsoap and water wiping inside both islands hoping we can reduce the strong chemical smell. DID NOT HELP. My son who built them both in one long    late evening till the sunrise. He got a headache from the strong odor. He had a window open for a short while until he got cold. Was not hard to make. Love them both. Be aware of the tiny stickers around all wood  for some peel off the paint.