I thought this unit might be a little too big for kitchen counter, but its actually the perfect size! I love it's modern streamlined look and color matches my all my appliances. The best is it makes delicious coffee and fast! I've used it for several of my book club mtgs this past month, and everyone was impressed with how simple it was to operate and the taste of the coffee. I kniw of 2 couples who bought themselves one, and I've shared the Hamilton Beach website with my friends. All in all I'd rate this a great coffee maker for its simplicity, design, and delicious coffee it makes! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]