Kitchen furniture can provide additional workspace, storage and dining space without becoming part of the fitted kitchen itself. The right choice will depend on the size and layout of the room, how the space is used and where additional furniture can be positioned comfortably.

Kitchen Islands and Butchers Blocks

A kitchen island can provide additional surface and storage space within a larger kitchen or open-plan room. Before choosing one, check the overall dimensions carefully and allow sufficient space to move around it and access surrounding cupboards, drawers and appliances.

Butchers blocks provide another freestanding option where additional surface or storage space is useful. Individual product pages provide the dimensions, materials, storage configuration and other details needed to compare the available designs.

Dining Furniture for the Kitchen

Where the kitchen also provides space for eating, dining tables and dining chairs can be chosen to suit the available room and number of people using the space. Table dimensions are particularly important in kitchens, where enough clearance needs to remain for chairs and movement around the room.

Planning the Available Space

Measure the available floor space before choosing freestanding kitchen furniture and consider how doors, drawers and nearby appliances are used. Product dimensions can then be compared against the room to make sure there is sufficient space around each piece for everyday use.