This cart is used for extra counter space as well as a little dining area . I have a long narrow kitchen & when a table is in there it becomes congested, since I have a dining room a table was not a top priority but extra counter space was. This cart gave me just that & more, storage! My kids love the fact it has a breakfast bar area that they slide the stools up to. I love it because the breakfast bar can be put away & I regain all my floor space. [...]. The ease of putting it together was a treat except for the drawers they were a little tricky. All in all I'm thrilled with this purchase & not to mention the price.