Few kitchens are organized for success; most are amassed with culinary clutter. Kitchen island carts are perfect for limited-space areas. They are compact, and wheels make them portable. Island carts have storage shelves; drawers; and wood, butcher-block, granite, marble, or stainless steel countertops.
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Kitchen islands carts can have a drop leaf, and maybe a wine rack. Many kitchen carts come with a knife rack and towel bar; pot racks are available for some models. Ultimate space-savers are folding models that set up in seconds and store in a closet when not in use. Smaller kitchen islands carts can double as serving carts when company calls.
Microwave carts add shelf and cabinet space; various kitchen carts can be transformed into appliance centers so counter clutter is reduced and workspace is increased. Microwave racks or classic baker's racks can be designed with a bottom cabinet, drawers, workspace, wine rack, and storage for stemware. Overhead or lower cabinet areas can double as a pie safe. There is storage for utensils and cookbooks, providing quick and easy access to anything the cook needs.
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Expand Your Horizons
Full-size kitchen islands can create extra drawer and cabinet space, as well as an additional casual eating area; set chairs at your kitchen island to create a breakfast bar that doubles as a spot to do homework or pay bills and balance the checkbook. Kitchen islands come in a variety of wood finishes (and stainless steel), some with basket storage, removable serving trays, spice racks, and drawer/cupboard space.
Overhead pot racks have hooks for keeping favorite cookware within reach. Some are customized in different widths and depths to fit a variety of kitchen layouts. Electrical outlets make it possible to have a second cook center equipped with an electric grill or griddle, crock-pots, and roasters. Rugged butcher-block countertops provide a professional cutting board that ages beautifully without damage from knives.
