This is a beautiful island and fits nicely in my kitchen.  The wood is darker than expected, it was supposed to be cottage oak, it looks more like a cherry-stained oak.  It's a nice color, just darker than the rest of my cabinets.  Overall, the cart was easy to assemble with clear directions.  I would recommend having two people to assemble, as it is large and sometimes difficult to hold the required piece and fit another piece where it goes.  The granite top is beautiful, the cart is really sturdy when assembled and moves easily.  I looked all over local shops to find a cart and found one that was priced at almost double this one and had less storage.  I love the cart's storage space and functionality.  Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.