The Benefits of a Kitchen Island Cart

Kitchen island carts are a great alternative for an installed kitchen island. The addition is mobile and easy to place in the room. It can be moved to a different room if it is no longer needed in the kitchen. Although a kitchen island cart usually comes on casters, these casters can be locked so that the piece is stable. It can then be used for extra counter space, storage space or eating space. There are many sizes, colors and types of kitchen islands and carts available for homeowners that are interested in adding to their room.

For a smaller kitchen where cabinet and counter space is tight, a kitchen island cart can alleviate some of the clutter. Many of the carts are equipped with shelving, drawers or cabinets. These can be used for extra storage of pots, pans and accessories. The carts can also hold items that usually take up a lot of counter space, such as blenders, mixers, toasters or microwaves. By lessening the amount of clutter in the kitchen’s cabinetry and on the kitchen counters, the kitchen island cart can allow the kitchen to look more open. It can also offer more space to the homeowner for preparing meals.

Some smaller kitchen island carts may only be equipped to store a few kitchen accessories or towels. These additions are great for an extremely small kitchen that can only fit a small cart without looking cluttered. While these small kitchen island carts may only store a few kitchen utensils or appliances, they are still useful for an extra amount of working space if needed.

A larger kitchen island cart can offer much more counter space and hidden cabinet storage. A homeowner with a large kitchen space may be more attracted to a large kitchen island cart because it provides more storage for appliances and kitchen utensils. Most large kitchen island carts may also be equipped with drawer space. This extra drawer space can be useful to organize different utensils and accessories. There are also kitchen island carts available that include wine racks and cubby holes. These can be useful for a homeowner who does not have extra space in the kitchen for a wine rack.

Some kitchen islands and carts come with a counter top that is designed for eating space. With the addition of chairs or barstools, this counter overhang can be used as an informal dining area. Even large kitchen carts, however, generally only provide room for two to four place settings of dining area. This dining area can be provided with the counter space already present with the kitchen island cart or a drop leaf that can be detached from the cart.

Kitchen islands and carts can be a great addition to a small or large kitchen. Depending on the size of the kitchen, a homeowner may be limited to the size of the cart and the storage areas and benefits the cart provides. Kitchen island carts are offered with many different compartments, shelves and drawers to hide and kitchen clutter. A kitchen island cart can also be a great place to store appliances such as microwaves, toasters and mixers.