This kitchen island is just what I needed and really I love it. However, it is not made well. I have not been able to use the flip up part. We had it up and I set a bowl (regular EMPTY salad bowl) and the screws popped off, tearing the wood. I did repair the wood but have not yet put the flippy part back on. But having it is nice. With just a small upgrade of better materials, this could be easily 4 or 5 stars.