Our kitchen had a big open space when we moved in and it looked awkward not filled in. I knew I wanted some sort of island and was eyeing one that was way more expensive that had a white marble top. I’m so glad I decided to go with the stainless steel  open shelving. The drawers are so handy for adding extra storage and I love displaying my mixing bowls and pretty dishes underneath. It also allowed us to add more seating to our condo, which is a rarity around here. The perfect solution for a small kitchen. Kneeds another workspace.