Function
This kitchen island is made for small kitchens with limited counter space. Getting this is a smart and inexpensive way to add more working area in the kitchen. You can move items from your kitchen counter to its built-in drawer and shelves. This will free up some space and give you a larger space for food preparations. The kitchen island can fit cooking pots, pans, and utensils. Kitchen appliances would fit too. In fact, the shelf is spacious enough to fit a microwave oven. It can also be used as a mini pantry by storing your cooking supplies on the shelves. This kitchen island can help with decluttering your kitchen and make cooking less of a chore. It can get pretty stressful to cook in a messy kitchen, right?
The maple top provides ample of working space. It can double as a chopping surface (make sure you use a chopping board). It is made of thick solid wood, so it isn’t flimsy at all. It is not advisable to put hot pots directly on top of it, though.
It comes with a drawer where you can keep fragile and smaller items. It is short, so this can limit the type of things that you can put inside. Nevertheless, this is still a nifty feature of the kitchen island. The drawer is wide and deep. It also adds to the available storage options and maximizes space. It pulls out smoothly. The drawer handle completes the modern look of the kitchen island.
There are 2 slatted shelves. The open design makes it easier to find what you need. It also provides needed ventilation for food supplies. The slats ensure that excess water from pans won’t seep through the wood. It will just drip to the floor. Anyway, don’t forget to dry everything first before putting them on the shelves.
As a bonus, there is also a stainless steel towel rack at the side. You can conveniently hang your dish cloths and rags using the rack.
The kitchen island is lightweight, so it can be moved to other parts of the house. You can move it to the backyard for entertaining to keep utensils and condiments easily at reach.
Design
The light brown color brightens up the kitchen. It goes well with both a farmhouse look and a modern kitchen. With its neutral and aesthetically pleasing colors, you can’t go wrong with it. Make sure to keep the kitchen island clean by wiping it with a damp cloth as needed.
Quality
The kitchen island is well-supported by thick and sturdy legs. They don’t creak with weight. It would have been great if the legs came with adjustable feet to keep it flat on uneven floors.
With the use of solid wood and excellent construction, this kitchen island can withstand daily use. For a mini pantry this size, it comes at an affordable price. You will find it difficult to search for a more durable one at the same, if not lower, price.
Brand: Casual Home
Product: Casual Home 373-01 Sunrise (Small) with Solid Maple Top Kitchen Island, 22.75″ W, Natural&White
