The kitchen island arrived 3 days before it was expected.  Luckily my son could come and put it together with his father.  The step by step instructions were clear and they had no difficulty assembling the many parts.  We do have to adjust the drop down extension because one of the wooden supports raises the extension too high on one side.  I think and hope we can remedy this.  The wooden table top was darker than pictured/what I had expected, but it actually blends in well with the kitchen cabinets and other eclectic pieces in the kitchen.  I am very happy with the island.