Kitchen utility carts offer a great solution if you’re limited on space and need another area for storage and meal prepping. Consider the types of kitchen carts available and decide which surface material best suits your needs. You're sure to find one that fits your decor.
Types of Kitchen Utility Carts
There are several types of kitchen carts that offer distinct features to make cooking and entertaining more efficient. Here are some options:
- Wheeled Kitchen Cart: Most kitchen carts come with wheels. A wheeled kitchen cart can provide extra storage and countertop space. Plus, it’s also useful during get-togethers and dinner parties. Just push your cart out to your dining or living room to easily serve your guests. These portable carts typically have two or three tiers, so you can comfortably accommodate plenty of food and beverages with ease.
- Kitchen Microwave Cart: A kitchen microwave cart is perfect if you have a smaller meal prep or dining area because it’s usually compact enough to fit in a tight area. Compartments are offered to store your microwave, toaster, blender, mugs and other kitchenware without cluttering your countertops.
- Kitchen Island Cart: A kitchen island cart – or portable kitchen island – is ideal for creating extra prep space without spending money on a custom, built-in island. Portable kitchen islands can provide a wide range of features including drop leaves, butcher blocks, towel racks, wine storage, drawers, and cabinets. They tend to be larger than standard wheeled kitchen carts, so consider where you’re going to place your kitchen island cart. Ensure you have enough room to walk around it and open all drawers. Also, make sure your cart has wheels that lock, sometimes known as locking casters, if you’re going to use it for meal prepping.
Surfaces for Kitchen Utility Carts
There are three main types of surface materials used for kitchen carts: wood, stainless steel, and granite.
- Wood: Wood is the best choice for serious cooks. It’s heat-resistant and sanitary for chopping meat and vegetables. It'll often be called a butcher block kitchen island. If your decor leans more rustic, a white farmhouse kitchen cart with a wood top is an excellent choice.
- Stainless Steel: A stainless steel metal kitchen cart goes perfectly with modern or industrial decor. They’re easy to clean and one of the most hygienic surface materials available.
- Granite: Granite kitchen carts are topped with a durable material for a high-end, natural look. The hard stone will dull your knives, so find separate cutting boards instead of using the granite surface for food prep.
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