Winsome Wood Mario Kitchen Island with Storage, Natural Wood Finish - Perfect for Small Kitchens, Apartments & Dining Areas

I've noticed a number of people have asked about this cart's compatibility with the SPT Countertop Dishwasher, specifically about whether the dishwasher would fit in one of the lower shelves. I have found that it does!!... with some work. I bought this cart for my SPT countertop dishwasher, knowing that, while this cart's dimensions are larger than most others on the market, it wouldn't fit the dishwasher on the lower shelf without some customization. The SPT dishwasher measures about 21.5 inches wide and 17.5 inches high. If you assemble this cart using the pre-drilled holes provided, the space between shelves is quite a bit shorter than the dishwasher's height, and the width between the legs is 21 inches (just half an inch too narrow to fit the dishwasher!). So I decided to buy it, hoping that with my power drill I could finagle a way fit the dishwasher. I'm glad I did!The following is a description of how I put together the utility cart so it would fit the dishwasher. You could likely find your own way to configure the cart so that it would fit the dishwasher or another large appliance, just know you will most likely need a power drill (with assorted drill bits), and you will need to measure very carefully. I hope this is helpful (and not too confusing).Here's what I did: First I used a hacksaw to saw off the handle/towel bar that is attached to the tabletop of the cart (which I've seen others do), since I didn't have much use for it and it took up space. This step is optional and doesn’t affect how the dishwasher or other large appliance would fit.Second, instead of lining up the four legs with the predrilled holes in the tabletop, I aligned the pair of legs on the short side opposite of where the knife holder would be with the edge of the crossbar that is attached to the underside of the tabletop (so the edge of the leg is flush with the cross bar's edge). Using a drill bit that closely matched the diameter of the predrilled holes, I drilled two new holes into the cross bar on the tabletop and used the predrilled holes in the leg to attach this first pair of legs. I aligned the other pair of legs (on the side where the knife holder is installed) with the predrilled holes and attached them without drilling any new holes. This new configuration gave me about an additional 3/4 of a inch in width-- just enough to allow for the dishwasher to fit between the legs. I had to be careful to not place the legs too wide under the tabletop so that I was still able to attach the shelves, which are slightly narrower than the tabletop and there is less room to work with.Next, I installed the bottom shelf. I attached the short side of the shelf opposite of the knife holder using the predrilled holes in the legs and the shelf. To attach the other end of the shelf (toward the end with the knife holder), I drilled one hole in the middle of the predrilled holes of shelf (don’t drill into the leg). I then aligned the inside predrilled hole in the leg with the middle hole in the shelf, attaching that side with one screw. One screw seems to be plenty enough support to hold my dishwasher.Next, the second shelf. As mentioned before, there isn’t enough height between the shelves to allow for the dishwasher, so I had to drill new holes in the legs and the shelves to install the upper shelf a bit above the predrilled holes. It’s possible you can leave out this step and forego installing this second shelf altogether, but I opted to keep it as it does add some stability to the cart and gives me a place to keep the dishwasher hoses and cord out of sight. I drilled one hole in the center of the two legs opposite the knife holder side about 19 inches above the bottom shelf. I was able to countersink the holes to match the other predrilled holes in the legs by drilling about halfway with a larger bit first, followed by the smaller bit that matched the screw size in the center of the first hole. This also allowed me to use the wooden plugs to cover these new holes when I was finished. I then drilled a screw sized hole between the two predrilled holes in the shelves (on the side opposite the knife holder) and attached the screws through the new holes. On the side with the knife holder, I drilled one new hole (countersink) in each leg (19 inches about the bottom shelf) so that it lined up with the outer (left) predrilled hole in the shelf. These holes will not appear center in the leg, but that’s okay, it just needs to line up with the holes in the shelves (see first picture) I used only one screw to attach each of the four legs to the upper shelf, which is plenty for me since this upper shelf will not be holding much weight.Last, but not least, sliding the dishwasher into place! I installed the castors, then, with some effort and the help of my boyfriend, slid the dishwasher into place. Let’s just say, it was a tight/close fit, but I manage to slide it in without damaging the appliance and without much (if any) room to spare to the sides of the dishwasher. The dishwasher is a bit deeper than the depth of the shelves, but it works perfectly so that the door of the dishwasher just hangs over enough to open it easily. I'd say it fits perfectly.Considering I needed the extra counter space this cart provides and that I refuse to put the dishwasher on top of the cart, the extra work is worth it. The best part is, even after customizing the cart (and with imperfect drilling), it is still very sturdy. It holds the dishwasher securely, and I’m confident it will do so for the long haul. Plus it looks great and everything still visually lines up nicely.TL;DR: This cart does fit the SPT countertop dishwasher on its shelves, but with some work, careful measuring, and a power drill with assorted drill bits. It’s worth the extra work as this cart remains sturdy after customizing it to fit the dishwasher or any other large appliance. Nice looking, sturdy utility cart, perfect for the SPT countertop dishwasher if you measure carefully and are willing and able to do a little extra work to customize its size.Unlike others who purchased this kitchen cart, I found it easy to assemble. The finished cart looks great in the kitchen and has already become invaluable in freeing up precious counter space.I'm also a fan of their customer support. After assembling the cart, I found I was missing one long screw. I wrote the company and the replacement was in my hands in only 4 days.If I had one complaint, it would be that I would have liked the cart to have been one or two inches greater in height. Nonetheless, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this cart again, or to buy another product from Winsome.The cart pieces were on the heavier end but it was easy to assemble. I did everything myself and it only took around 30 minutes. It’s sturdy, good quality, and has the capacity to hold what I needed it to. I live in a smaller apartment with limited counter space or anywhere to have your microwave/other appliances. I also really like the little towel holder :) I definitely recommend!I have ordered 2 of these. They shipped without damage, and the pieces are packed well. Both roll well. The finish and overall appearance looks beautiful in our beach home. They make me want to put as many things as possible on rolling carts☺I keep my Emeril 360 on it.This is a lovely cart and the directions were the best I've ever come across. I have one recommendation: when setting in the screws/nuts/bolts -- Add wood glue. The wood is beautiful but soft, and whenever I roll the assembled cart, the screws start loosening. I keep the cart in a niche it fits perfectly into. When I pull the cart out to do a major project (like breaking down a bunch of harvested tomatoes to process & put in jars) it becomes more & more wobbly. Will disassemble the cart later on & thoroughly secure up every joint/crew, etc. to make it rock solid. This is a beautiful cart, and worth whatever labors one puts into it. Highly recommend.Very easy to put together. Strong screws. Wood is pretty solid also. Advise to use a screw gun with a hex screw adapter to fit in the slot of the screw head for much faster assembly. Also, the shelving slats are pin nailed to the cross members just waiting to break loose so I reinforced each slat with 2 high performance screws on each cross member for a total of 6 per each slat. So Far no issues.Looks niceNice sturdy unit, though I feel like it's a tad overpriced. Assembly is easy but takes a bit of muscling around to line the holes up. Could definitely have better quality control at the factory but what did you expect really.. make sure to leave all the hardware loose enough that you can adjust the piece as you are assembling then tighten everything afterwards.In typical fashion, i put a deep scratch in it like 5 seconds after placing it in my kitchen, i guess there was a piece of steel stuck in the cutting board so when i placed the board on top it gouged the top surface of the cart. That's pretty typical of my luck when i buy something brand new. Other than that its held up to daily use though.All in all I'm happy with it.It was easy to install. All made of natural, sturdy wood. Stands beautifully wherever you place it. The cutting board is large and handy, and I use it as a cheese board.Excellent product, I am glad I bought it.Used between washer and dryer, without wheels or accessories. Perfect, with handle to the back, for laundry basket to sit and store detergent, etc.Perfect for my needs. Easy to assemble by myself, cart is very sturdy and the cutting board is a nice bonus.We wanted something on wheels that would be big enough to hold our instant pot and have a place for knives and scissors. This fit nicely in our kitchen and we can also roll it around!