Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This island is so attractive that we will be doing a kitchen update around it. In fact, the island has so enhanced the existing 50-year old kitchen that we will be having the cabinets updated with new doors and hardware refinished to match, rather than having to replace everything as originally thought. Members of our family who have very discriminating taste in home furnishings said it was "Beautiful!" Others who have visited have said the same thing. It is not only extremely attractive and high quality, but functional. It has provided a huge amount of additional space (interior cabinet in the center is 20" x 20" x 20" with two shelves accessible from both sides). I used the cabinets for very helpful storage (see photos), placing specific items on the side of the cabinet facing where they are most needed; and the drawer for all my "office" items, such as pens, pads, stapler, etc. for incoming mail, bills, etc. and other household business activities. No more searching for pen and paper and other supplies on the fly when they are needed. Furthermore, we have a small-medium size kitchen that's "square". We were told by a contractor AND a realtor that there was no way to put an island in our kitchen, which already has a kitchen table along one side of the room. However, this island was just the perfect size for the middle of the floor (see photos) because it's not too long, while still offering a perfect size for extra counter and work space, and cabinet storage as noted above. It is going to make it possible to completely update the kitchen around it and make everything look "just right" without spending a huge amount of money on a new kitchen; that's how significantly the quality and appearance of the island enhances the room. It's one of the best purchases I have made for the house in decades and has added exceptional value. I would highly recommend this island to anyone looking for "Old World" style done with exceptional good taste.