I love the kitchen island.  It has been a wonderful solid addition to my kitchen.  I recently completed a kitchen gut job and the island from another manufacturer arrived damaged.  I had to get a replacement quickly.  This island was all that I could ask for and better than the one I originally purchased.  There is enough room to push the stools completely under the island.  I house dishes, platters and a kitchen aid mixer in the cabinets with room to spare. All the shelves are adjustable, the drawers are deep and the little display areas on the side are great for spices or oils.  Decorative dishes can easily slide in to the space.  Finally the dowel on the side unscrews so you can put your paper towel roll there, too.The finish is smooth, the butcher block on top is lovely.  I oiled it and it looks great.I am pleased with it.  It was the work horse during the Christmas holidays.Enjoy!