I built my house 12 years ago and always knew I wanted a little island in my kitchen, as counter space is at a premium. Well I finally got around to doing it! My engineer husband put it together in about an hour, and he's quite handy, so it may take some folks longer. Quality is very good and the color of the wood matched my existing cabinets really nicely. I love having the extra storage and prep space. I had 2 stools in garage that I recruited for this. The pull out leaf is quite sturdy, not wobbly at all. Love this unit!