The piece is very lovely...got the cherry and really love the color. I am using it as a baking center and storage area - stand mixer and bread machine on top, and for my food processor, blender, some baking supplies,etc. in the cabinets.   I believe it will fit the bill for my intended use.  However, it took my husband (who is very handy, has done a lot of building and remodeling)  a good 4 hours to assemble (not the 2-1/2 others said).   He was not a happy camper, plus the directions/instruction manual left a lot to be desired.   I will fix him a really good martini in appreciation for his work and only swearing once that I heard.