So pleased with this island. Handsome! It is solid and sturdy. My husband put it together with my help when an extra hands were needed to hold a piece, like the door, while he put the screws in. We are both in our 70s and not do-it-your-selfers for house projects. But we managed it. My husband said it was beautifully engineered which made it easy to figure out. It completes our small kitchen and gives me more storage and work space. I throw a plastic table cloth over the top and add a chopping block when doing food prep so as not to ruin the wood. Otherwise, a crystal fruit bowl resides on it. Great buy! I would recommend it. I did a lot of looking before we purchased it. Made the right choice for our needs.