This cart is amazing! The quality is definitely nicer than I expected, very solid and well-made. Assembly took some time but it was not overly complicated by any means. As others have mentioned, the drawers and cabinets can open on either side, so the pull out table doesn't have to be on the side shown in the pictures, you can have either side facing forward. I would definitely treat the top before cutting or really placing anything on it that could damage the wood- it is so pretty and you want to keep it that way! I would recommend this item 100%.