Napa Kitchen Island with Optional Stools

Nice Product - Good Work Surface

I did not realize that this kitchen island had an overhang breakfast bar feature so I was disappointed that the shelves were not deeper. I was expecting to have more storage room. I use ...Read complete review

I did not realize that this kitchen island had an overhang breakfast bar feature so I was disappointed that the shelves were not deeper. I was expecting to have more storage room. I use the spice or condiment rack to store a power bar since I use the countertop for my kitchen appliances. The center open shelves are rather small but I removed one of the shelves to the bottom level and use it as a glide for easier access to my stand mixer. This configuration gives plenty of storage room for the large mixer. I removed the paper towel holder since I already had one mounted on my kitchen cabinets and I found the island holder to be rather clumsy.

The island was very hard to assemble and the directions were not very lucid! I have put together many, many book cases, carts, entertainment centers, and even a china cabinet but this was by far the most difficult. That said, I was still able to figure it out and completed the assembly by myself. It would have probably been a bit easier with some assistance.

All in all, I do like the island and the price was good, but I would probably have preferred one of the more expensive ones with a bit more storage.