I LOVE my kitchen island.  Everyone has paid us compliments.  The folks who assembled it for me commented several times on how well made it was, how sturdy, all parts were there, etc. We are enjoying the drop-down leaf, but we leave it up most of the time since the extra room on the top is nice (it is pretty big without it, though).  Was a little worried it might be too big for our 12 x 18 kitchen, but it is perfect.   I heartily recommend this awesome island!