This island was the perfect addition to our kitchen. We needed the extra counter space and seating. The fact that the seating leaf can be folded away when not in use makes it a great space saver in a smaller kitchen. The drawer space is also ideal because it expands the limited storage in our kitchen. I would definitely recommend this for a small kitchen. 

Construction wise it took two people a little over five hours to put together. The instructions were easy to understand and assembly was fairly smooth- you'll definitely need two pairs of hands for much of the work. Buyers should be aware that the rustic cherry in the description definitely translates to a darker cherry color. The drawers seem to be a little sticky when opening and closing, but I fully expect that to smooth out over time.