A modern kitchen furniture guide, this article aims to assist you with practical aspects of kitchen space and furniture before you make the move. To create a perfect balance of style and function, you must weigh all possibilities and start with some pragmatic details like:
- The size of your kitchen, as it will determine the space
- The ideal furniture pieces (make a list)
- Personal taste and preference
- Practicality of the furniture in your home
- The space it will occupy when installed
- Colors and style
- Price
After you work out these practical details, next in line would be deciding on the best functional furniture that will fit in effortlessly and enhance the overall theme. Often, you will find different kitchen units like contemporary kitchen tables, bar furniture, kitchen stools, tableware/dining accessories in different sizes and shapes to perfectly complement your unique lifestyle and home space.
As to the different kinds of furniture, following are a few popular articles that make kitchen work more functionally and effortlessly.
Baker’s RacksAn affordable piece of kitchen furniture that adds style and storage space to your kitchen. Be it a modular or large kitchen, the baker’s rack and wine rack are popular as decorative racks and help in adding to your kitchen’s rustic charms. It is also used in combination to store wines that need to be placed in an upright position to keep the cork moist. Wooden racks are used sparingly, but wrought iron racks have gained popularity for their ornamental value that enhances most decor and themes.
Butcher’s BlocksFor modular kitchens, butcher’s blocks come in handy for storing and chopping. Usually done in solid wood, they offers convenience and makes a cookware article that can also be used for storing a variety of things. These days there are many designs that entail smart storage space is all fit in.
Kitchen CartsMobile kitchen carts are available in different styles and finishes. The price will vary depending on the material you choose. Another useful piece of kitchen furniture, carts come in different sizes to almost fit into any kitchen area. There are also combinations of butcher block (single/double) on carts that allows you multi-functionality, and storage space large enough for any number of items.
Kitchen HutchesThis piece of kitchen furniture needs space, so look to the available area before you decide. If space is not a constraint, hutches can be quite useful and act as a work center to provide storage space for dishes, cookbooks, glassware and other kitchen items. Watch out for the hardware used and finish closely. Hutches offer great storage solutions in different styles.
Kitchen Work TablesKitchen worktables make great utility furniture and are available in a wide selection. Because there are many from which to choose, there can be quite a price range as well. Work tables have a large variance in size, material from which they are constructed and designs. These factors work together to give a wide range of prices. Work tables can range in price from $130 up to $600.
Bar Furniture & Kitchen Bar StoolsYou can find great bar and counter stools for almost any space. The combinations includes wood and metal, with many different styles and finishes to choose from. Depending on the design you choose, a metal stool can give your bar a sleek, contemporary look, or bring a classic, wrought-iron design into your home.
Tableware/Dining AccessoriesTableware and dining accessories are important for personalizing your dining room. There are so many varieties available and designer dining sets and tableware allow great composure. Hand painted tablewares are also great, for they feel warm and come in a wide range to almost fit any taste and budget. It is important to be sure to scan the price range of kitchen furniture pieces when beginning your search for the perfect piece of contemporary furniture for your kitchen.
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