I  searched the depths of the internet for a kitchen island. My kitchen has minimal storage and I wanted a small island that could fit a lot. As a designer I was extremely picky. I was concerned the quality would not be good, but I was very pleasantly surprised. The top is really beautiful. It was pretty easy to put together, took about 2.5 hrs. Some things to note. The drawers and cabinets can be opened both sides. You can adjust the shelves in the cabinets but not the middle section. The drawers are wide enough to fit utensil organizer. The cabinet can fit a 10 gallon trash can, little tight tho. The pull out table is nice. It can fit 1 person on either side staggered as it is not wide enough for two plates or sets of knees. I am very happy with this island and I would highly recommend. I chose it because it had better reviews than crate and barrel and some other high end companies and now that it’s in my kitchen I would agree with those reviews.