This is a beautiful island.
The butcher block top is darker than pictured, but it is beautiful and goes well with my cabinets. The metal parts are not stainless steel, but more like a brushed nickel. It is very sturdy and has ample storage space. This island is very easy to put together. I did it myself with just some lifting help from my husband. One of the rungs from the bottom shelf was slightly bent, but I was able to straighten this without difficulty. This is good value for the price. The fact that it is open without any doors or drawers is a plus for me. Nice to store cookbooks, often used kitchen utensils or wine.