In trying to accommodate people and things in both a tiny kitchen and a tiny dining area, I chose to buy TWO of these carts- each to be used most of the time in their own spaces, but pushed together as a larger table when needed.  They work BEAUTIFULLY this way.  I already had stools, and they match perfectly. Thank you to whomever designed these carts with two drop leaves!!  The added storage is quite a bonus.  I'm a middle-aged female, and I did not have any trouble assembling these carts, but I am pretty strong.  Someone who isn't athletic may need some assistance.