The item looks great in the clients' small eat-in kitchen space; however, the instructions could have been a bit more comprehensive, especially when it came to identifying which piece was which. We made a few mistakes that caused the project to take longer than anticipated. Also, given that this is a kitchen table at which people will eat food, I would have expected a finish on the table (at least, if not the whole item) that made wiping clean a much easier process. If food is spilled on any of this product, I can imagine that staining will quickly become an issue. Overall, would recommend this product, but it will definitely require upkeep and TLC to maintain over the years. Definitely NOT a low maintenance item, but beautiful and sturdy and well crafted.