When I read all of the reviews stating how time consuming and difficult this item was to assemble, I was a little worried. My worry was for no reason. It only took my husband and I a little over an hour to assemble this. The directions were clear and the parts well-labeled. Parts of assembly are definitely a two-man job. I imagine you could do it yourself in a pinch, but it would be frustrating. Pro tip: the spice rack and paper towel holder are interchangeable. Before you attach them, think about where you are going to put the cabinet. For us, it made sense to switch the holder and the rack. The only issue we had was that the cabinet doors were not even. It took us a little tweaking of the hinges and they’re still not perfect, but close. Considering we only paid $200 for it, I’m happy with it, even with the tweak. I’m only giving 4 out of 5 star because of two things: needing to tweak the hinges and the packaging. The packaging itself was MESSY. Styrofoam bits everywhere. Have the vacuum ready...you’re going to need it when you’re done!

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I did my research. I read all of the reviews, so there were no surprises when it arrived. I’ve assembled a lot of furniture pieces and I will say that the assembly was a lot easier than imagined. The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. The most difficult part (and it wasn’t “difficult” at all) was getting all the pieces out of the box. With two trash bags near (one for recycleable pieces, and one for trash) it went smoothly. By using a damp, microfiber cloth to lightly wipe down each piece , I was able to keep the stray static-filled styrofoam at bay by just wiping it into the bag.
There was no “out-gassing” as others have noted; maybe I was lucky.
It took about 2-hours for two people, slowly and methodically, to assemble. There was no bloodshed, no tears, and surprisingly, very little swearing. I didn’t give it 5-stars because of the half-dozen dings, cracks, and blemishes. I have requested replacement parts from the manufacturer, so we will see. Some were pieces that won’t be seen unless pointed out, and some can be addressed with touch-up paint. The biggest problem was a drawer front that was just poorly created and passed for “OK” (not square).
While I initially purchased to use as a coffee bar, I love its versatility and can’t decide if I want to dedicate it to one area!
All in all, this piece is strong and sturdy; I’m very happy with the quality of the unit. I did my homework and found the best deal, for this unit, on Amazon.

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The Good.

Exceptionally well constructed for this class of furniture.
Lots of space.
Very attractive. The pictures don't do it justice.
The packaging is amazing. Each part is individually wrapped with foam, and plenty of packing material to keep it from moving around during shipping. The box is heavy (126 pounds), so get someone to help you lift it.

The Not-so-good

Assembly is not for beginners. It's not worth the $140 that Amazon wants to put it together for you, though. Find a friend who has some experience with cabinetry. The instructions are OK, but they could be better.
It has an unpleasant odor. This is likely because they didn't let the paint fully cure before packaging it. After you put it together, let it stand with the doors and drawers open for a day or two.
Some things will need adjustment. The holes in the mounting plates for the casters didn't align. I had to bore the holes out on the casters to make them fit. The divider in the middle was a bit skewed. It required some wrestling to get the dowels to line up on the top and bottom. That little bit of skew meant that the doors don't quite line up. Also, the screw holes for the magnets that hold the doors closed were too far back. I had to drill new holes.

Tips:

Do not put the top on until you put the doors on. The doors have to slide down the hinges and you won't be able to do that with the top installed.
Don't try to put the drawer frames together and then slide the bottoms in. Things won't line up and everything will be loose. Assemble each drawer with the bottom in the slots in each side.
The front of the drawer looks like it could go on either way. I can't. One side of the raised part has a bevel. That needs to go up.
You're going to have a bunch of leftover hardware. Don't let that throw you.

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(see pics included & don't mind the rest of my kitchen which is in need of a desperate remodel) I had an open space in my kitchen that I needed to fill and decided a portable island would be just the thing! I researched for days to find the right one - the right one being well-reviewed, matching my aesthetic, ample storage, moveable, and in my price range. This kitchen cart really checked all my boxes. Came on time, delivered to my front door undamaged. Box was super heavy but i just pushed it to my kitchen and started building! Comes with an allen wrench to tighten the bolts. Directions are straightforward, not difficult to put together at all.. took me just over an hour without power tools (my husband came home towards the end of the build and used a drill to secure the few screws that were left (and to make himself feel better he tightened the ones I did by hand prior). It looked fantastic once put together - very classy and nice, sturdy material. Wheels are a godsend but I use the stoppers often when cooking and it holds in place well too. Wood top is very nice too. I love that this has the extra leaf for when you need it, but otherwise it folds over - such a space saver! Storage was decent considering the dimensions - 3 deep drawers, and 3 large shelves (although the depth of shelves is a little to slight for larger pots or pans, but it wasn't a problem really, this is a space saver after all). All in all, excellent product. Very happy with everything from delivery, to the build, to the final result! highly recommend! color and wood color exactly as pictured/described. This kitchen cart has made a huge difference in our cooking life! :)

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I must say, usually these knock down type pieces are furniture are a pain to put together but this kitchen island was the easiest ever! The unit was carefully packed, not one scratch on it. every piece was labeled correctly. Every hole lined up properly and after assembly it is so very sturdy! I'm not sure what units some of these reviews are talking about though. It was childs play! Only reason why I gave it a 4.5 rating is that it was all in one box and this old lady had a hell of a time getting it from point a to point b. Thank you HomeSense and thank you Amazon! Well worth the money! Perfect for our Cabin!

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i give it a 5 star even if i had to get 2 men to bring it up cause they left it at the bottom of my stairs they didnt take the time to bring it up stairs cause i do live up stairs. took 2 hours put it together looks cheap but when all together looks real nice nothing missing or broke i love it , thank you Amazon

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This product was fairly easy to assemble. I think its possible to do it yourself but two of us worked together and got it done. We had no major issues with putting it together.

The product LOOKS great. Beautiful piece of furniture all around. Lots of storage space and a little extra prep space

Product is sturdy too. Love it and absolutely recommend it

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I haven’t put it together yet I was so excited to receive it, just came a day earlier than projected! Super happy, open my account and look and the price dropped to $414 from the $529 I paid-This is absolute crap! The product I’m sure is great but seriously beyond disappointed.

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