Wooden Kitchen Carts – Maximizing Your Potential
Wooden kitchen carts are a very popular addition in American homes, not just in the kitchen and dining room, but in just about any room in the house. A big part of its popularity is its versatility, adding a lot of storage and work space in a very small package.
Practical and attractive, you can use kitchen carts as a replacement for the traditional kitchen island, giving you both work space and the added convenience of moving the island out of the way when you need a little more space, such as during the holidays when the kitchen is full of friends and family.
If you are using your wooden kitchen carts in the kitchen then you will want to maximize their potential. With the proper layout, these carts can hold a large amount of your kitchen equipment, freeing up other cabinets and shelves in the process.
To get the most out of your cart, start at the bottom. This is where your cart has the most space, so you want to fit all of your larger items there, whether your wooden kitchen carts have an open shelf or a cabinet. This includes your appliances, such as a food processor or mixer, as well as any large pots, pans, or bakeware that you use on a regular basis. This is also a great place to store appliances you use less often, like a slow cooker, waffle maker, or bread maker.
If your wooden kitchen carts have shelves, consider using them for things like stoneware, large plates, or bowls. If you want to display your dinnerware collection, choose a cart with an open design or one that has glass doors.
A really well-designed cart is also functional. Ideally, you will have a cart with drawers. You can place your cutlery here or perhaps large utensils such as spoons and serving tongs that can be used during food service. If you have an extra set of cutlery or silverware, wooden kitchen carts are a great place to store them, so you can get to your auxiliary supply quickly during dinner parties or large gatherings.
Many carts have convenient slots along the side. These are meant for your cutlery, specifically your kitchen knives and blades. This is a great place to store these items, as they give you quick access when you need them, but stay out of the way the rest of the time.
Finally, some carts come with small shelves on the sides that are designed to hold spices, seasonings, salt, and pepper. A paper towel holder can also be very useful, especially if you do a lot of baking or food prep.
Speaking of food prep, if you like to cook in the kitchen, you can invest in a cart with a stainless steel top and add your own cutting boards to it, or get one with a wooden cutting board top. While there are concerns about cross-contamination if you prepare meat dishes on a wooden board, built-in boards may be a godsend if you like to do a lot of baking.
If you are a baker, you can also consider wooden kitchen carts that have a drop leaf. This will give you even more prep space, and the drop-down sheet when raised is a great place to have your baking sheets ready without taking up valuable counter space. Alternatively, you could opt for a cart that has a removable cutting board, another great space saver.
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