Great sturdy product. The assembly was a hassle and took a bit longer than I expected. One of the slats on the shelf was loose and I had to use a nail to secure it. Other than that its a great sturdy piece. It has helped me tremendously in my cramped kitchen and provided me with more counter space. I have my cookbooks on the outer shelf as well as my mixing bowls and it looks looks very cute. I love that I have a drawer to put on all my cooking utensils in, and I still haven't found a use for the cabinets yet but I will definitely be filling them up. Great price, cheap shipping, quality product, fast delivery. What more can I say?

It's true that the white shelf slats are precariously stapled onto the underlying white wood grid. Forewarned by other reviewers, I handled the shelves very gingerly while unpacking them. Even so, had to use Goop on just one slat. In position, i.e. in use, the chintzy stapling is not a problem. Note that the upper and lower shelves are not interchangeable. The hardwood top and base have 4 dowel holes pre-drilled. Only 2 dowels are supplied, as indicated in the Parts List. So what, do they profit an extra 9 cents from each unit as a result? Seems also chintzy. The most challenging assembly problem was that the 4 metal tabs that screw into the underside of the hardwood top were not formed at anywhere near a sufficient angle to allow just rotating them into the linear grooves in the left and right sides of the cabinet. Just rotating them would have left them about an inch below the grooves. Those tabs are all that hold the top onto the cabinet, with the two dowels only aligning the top to the base (unless you were to glue them). The tabs are very difficult to bend. The solution I applied was to screw the 4 metal tabs firmly onto the underside of the inverted top, and then use the claw of a hammer to bend them up sufficiently to match the level of the grooves. This was done gingerly, in about 4 partial bends each, setting the top on the base each time to check progress, and then takling it off to bend the tabs further. While the angles are now not ideal, the top is quite snug, and the only time a potential problem could ensue woulf be if sharply lifting the whole unit by the top edges. But because of my outstanding artistry in the bending, even this is unlikely. Further, the particular drawing for that assembly step was almost useless, with the relative sizes and locations of those two interlocking parts rendered completely inaccurately, except for the 90-degree angle involved. The second most challenging problem was tapping some of the metal pins into a few slightly undersized holes (Other holes were fine --just snug enough). Even hammering the pins through a block of wood, the lower right rear cabinet wood splintered apart. Clear Household Goop (not the yellow "Plumbers Goop"), two clamps, overnight dry--and I won't tell any of the females around here if you don't. Beyond that, I will say that all the predrilled holes were in excellent alignment. Note that the handle on the right side adds length to the advertised dimension. In the tight corner next to my stove, I had to just leave it off. Trying to think of something else to do with the beautifully-finished handle offers hours of contemplative fun, particularly if you keep it near the toilet. The answer so far: Nothing. The height of the unit is at least an inch and a half lower that the standard stovetop next to it. No big deal, but I did subsequently acquire a 30-inch wide, 1 and 1/2 inch-thick heavy hardwood top to set atop the unit, to make it more nearly contiguous with the level of the stovetop. *** or so, thus made the whole purchase significantly more $$$. But I like the look--more of an actual butcher block, and two inches deeper than the top of the original piece. Looks great, and doesn't detract from ease of opening the drawer. You actually cannot see the original top, without bending way down. I left out the upper shelf, and set a white plastic "tall kitchen bag" trash receptacle on the lower shelf. When in use, the receptacle may be pulled out and set against the unit's door, snugged to the stove. It barely sticks out past the front of the stove, if at all. (My unit is to the right of the stove.) There is still room on the shelf for a couple of large cutting boards set on end. If you found this review useful, please send a large amount of money to Bob, P.O. Box ***, **** NY ****.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes.Wood top rendered accurately, and bright 'Appliance White' matches stove and refrigerator.
• How is the quality of the product? Good but not great.
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? Yes.

Very nice once put together. that's always a pain. some of the holes don't line up, so have your drill in hand. once done, it's lovely, and having the extra counter space makes life easier if you don't have a lot in your kitchen. nice to be able to roll the cart out of the way if you have to, and ample storage space for something this small. enjoy.

Will not purchase again from this company. Product went together easy enough but cheap plastic wheel broke immediately - still trying to find replacement.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? No problem.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Fair quality. Looks very nice.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate

My boyfriend and I ordered this kitchen cart to add a little more space to our small kitchen. We love it! We haven't fully decided what will go in it, but right now we use the top to store my KitchenAid mixer. And on the exposed shelves I have a teakettle on the top and several cookbooks on the bottom. It is a great size, plenty of storage space. I was hesitant to order the cart because of some of the reviews, but I am glad I did. I would recommend putting the cart together with someone, though. It could be a little tricky if you are the only one assembling it. With two sets of hands, it probably took us an hour. We did need to file down one of the blocks for the drawer, but otherwise we had no issues. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a small kitchen cart.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Pretty close
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Sturdy and well made
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

It took a while to assemble, the directions were a little confusing. There are about 25 pieces, but once together, it's a really nice item to add counter space in our small kitchen next to our stove and it looks really nice also. I was having a hard time finding a cabinet like this with the towel rack on the right hand side when you're facing the front door - which was odd, but I needed it because it was to go on the left side of the stove against the wall. It fits perfectly!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Just like picture
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Exactly as you'd expect from the picture and description.

The kitchen island is very attractive and well made. There is plenty of storage. It is a great value for the money. The only reason I would give it four stars instead of 5 stars was that there was some scratches and nicks in the wood. It is still a very nice piece.

This isn't top of the line, but it is good piece for the money. Attractive, not difficult to put together. Looks good in my kitchen.

The island is a beautiful piece for the money. The top is a beautiful wood. There's a nice big drawer, and I like the combination of a closed cabinet and some open shelves. It is just what I was looking for to fit in a spot in my kitchen.

dimensions were perfect for my space. I have a small kitchen with little counter space and this fits at the entrance wall and provides just enough counter space and storage for all our baking needs.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? just as pictured
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very well made and easy to assenble.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? extremely accurate

I love this cart. The only problem with it was the directions weren't all that clear for me. It took me 3 hours to put together, but I am happy with the results. Just need to figure out how the top is suppose to be assembled correctly but it is totally functional.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? yes
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? exact

looks great in my kitchen. don't know how i managed without it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? right on
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very sturdy
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

I had no problem putting the kitchen island together. The dimensions are as promised, so it fits the spot I had for it. I like the drawer and all the storage. I've gotten favorable comments from a couple of friends. The bigger parts are labeled, although you need to figure out the nuts and bolts before you start.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? as pictured
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. sturdy enough for my needs
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

The island was great for my small condo I rent out. It was easy to put together though one piece had scratches they had painted over and the same piece had a scrape I covered with white appliance touch up but the rest was fine. The butcher block top was heavy and good quality though I supplied a cutting board which exactly covered half of the top because of threat of bateria in cut wood. My renters seemed happy with the piece though I wish I had ordered one a little bigger.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color matched the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. About what expected for the price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Description was accurate

This was an excellent solution to my lack of counter space. I placed the microwave on top and it cleared up a portion of my counter. The individual parts are clearly marked, but I found the assembly to be a little confusing. You have to follow each step in order so you can get the pieces installed. The shelves are sturdy and the finish is very good quality. The drawer is a little light with a pressed fiber board bottom, but sturdy enough for kitchen tools, dish towels or other items.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Yes
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

Researched this kitchen island for my kitchen with very little counter space. Perfect size for my small kitchen (I have the back of the kitchen cart against the side of my refrigerator and it is the perfect length to fit the depth of a standard fridge). The cart was easy to put together, is sturdy and casters roll well, locks break well. Definitely listen to the directions when it says not to tighten everything until the end. You want to leave some things fairly loose until it is all in place. Recommend this to anybody!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good-Excellent Quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate

I couldn't be happier with this cart! It's surprisingly well-crafted, and the perfect size for a small kitchen. It took two of us to put it together, and though the directions took a little deciphering, the job was done with relative ease. Great product, go for it!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very well made!
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? right on.

I ordered this cart to replace an existing cart. I had a stainless steel cart, just a little smaller than this one, with a cutting board top and it rusted. I decided to eliminate that problem and purchase a wood cart. I looked for months for the perfect configuration. Finally I found this one. The drawer is roomy, it has a cupboard for the things that I do not care to see daily, two shelves for the things that I do like to see, and a large, easy to clean top. It is PERFECT for my needs and it will not rust. It is sturdy, compact, and lovely. I recommend it highly!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfectly
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Strong & sturdy! Easy to assemble.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellent.

I put this together myself, didn't have a problem, was surprised by the quality of this item for the price. Looked around several local retail places for a kitchen island I would have had to pay a bunch more. Packaged good for shipping, got here in perfect condition. Hope this helps future buyers

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? matched exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Quality for the price is wonderful
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

Overall we're happy with the island - it's the perfect size for our kitchen and I can cram a TON of stuff inside the cabinet. But we did have to drill a new hole and couldn't use the pre-drilled on for the drawer guide. Until we moved the guide lower we couldn't close the drawer. It was only on one side.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? right on
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. It seems to be typical 'made in China' quality particle board with veneer. But it's pretty sturdy once it's putt together it seems...
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? right on