Ask people which room in the home is the most used, and the majority will answer the kitchen. This area is always being used for preparing meals, socializing and relaxing, especially when guests are over. For these reasons, it is not long before the counters are filled with small appliances and there is little space left for preparing and cooking meals. The solution for more storage and counter space is actually quite simple: a kitchen trolley. These portable kitchen islands are inexpensive and require no remodeling of the room. Even better, they are advantageous to renters who do not have the option to restructure their rooms.
Rolling kitchen carts range in price, but overall they are cost-effective and require nothing more involved than that piece of stand alone furniture itself. Arranged on four wheels or casters, these kitchen trolleys can be moved all throughout the room and even into other rooms of the home, which is a great advantage if you eat in a different room than you cook. They offer plenty of additional space to prepare meals and serve them, all while using one kitchen work table. Besides using the space to slice and dice, a butcher block cart generally has room to store your gadgets, utensils, dishes and small appliances.
Rolling kitchen islands come in many different styles and sizes. Some are tall and thin, ideal for small spaces and for tucking into corners. With a taller stainless steel trolley, you can also have more shelves to store food and accessories, although they are usually shorter in length to keep them mobile. There are also longer butcher block islands that offer more space for preparing meals and are decorative enough to serve as permanent kitchen furniture, being left out at all times. These carts are also easy to keep clean and can match up well to your existing countertops and cabinets.
When shopping around for serving carts, consider how much storage you will need. Some people are just looking for extra surface space to cook, while others need more storage space for an overflow from cabinets or drawers. There are different types of storage, such as open shelving, cabinets or drawers. Open shelving is perfect for arranging elegant dishware and decorative items such as vases or cookbooks. If you are looking to place pots and pans on the cart however, you can benefit from a cart with cabinet doors that will keep everything neatly tucked away. Or, opt for the best of both worlds with a cart that has open shelving, as well as closed drawers for smaller accessories.
Other neat features you can find include wine racks on the bottom of the bar trolley and towel racks on the side of the unit. Keeping these items at hand is a wonderful way to stay organized and be a great host. If you have odds and ends of commonly used utensils or serving spoons, try a rolling cart that has hooks on the side for hanging these extra items. Also consider placing a small appliance, such as a microwave or coffee pot on the island for added counter space.
For those who love to prepare meals, butcher block islands are an excellent choice, as they come with a surface that makes it possible to chop foods without harming the surface. Available in all types of materials, including wood, metal and eco-friendly bamboo, there are beautiful kitchen trolleys for every home.