This is exactly what we wanted and expected from the descriptions on the Wayfair website.   Don't pay for assembly!  Inexperienced as we are, we still put the whole thing together in two hours. It is very sturdy, attractive and functional.  The inside and outside shelves are all adjustable, and the two drawers are a handy addition. It shipped for free in 3 days.  We love the charcoal finish, which is unique and accents our existing granite countertops nicely! The top is a smooth work surface in a reddish oak. I wouldn't call it distressed.