Argos Home just dropped the smartest free-standing kitchen island that will actually fit into a tiny kitchen – this genius space-saving feature is a bargain at £180

A kitchen island is a wishlist item for many, and Argos Home has just dropped a space-saving, budget-friendly alternative that’s perfect for small kitchens. The Argos Home Squares Wooden Bar Island (£180) is perfect for achieving that dream kitchen look without breaking the bank.

There is no shortage of stunning kitchen island ideas. We want our kitchens to be functional spaces, used for eating, socialising and, of course, cooking - and a well-placed kitchen island can easily fulfil each of these needs.

The unfortunate thing about kitchen islands is that a bespoke unit can quickly rack up in price. This is where Argos’s bar island on wheels comes in handy. Its portable nature lends itself well to smaller spaces and ensures you can tailor it to exactly how you need it.

Free-standing kitchen islands are one of the easiest ways to add extra storage to a small kitchen. Despite kitchen islands remaining one of the most desirable features you can add to a kitchen, if you lack space or the budget for a renovation, they can be difficult to incorporate into your existing layout.

This is where a unit such as Argos Home’s new Wooden Bar Island comes in handy. Describing itself as a space for food prep, a spare table, and a mini-pantry all in one, this movable kitchen island has plenty of clever storage features to maximise space.

It has an integrated spice rack, boxy shelving for storing plates, glasses and dry goods, and most impressively, the unit pulls out when you need extra space. The wood top swivels outward, creating what Argos calls an extra breakfast bar. When not in use, it neatly tucks away again.

It’s a unique kitchen storage idea that actively works with small kitchens. If you lack the space for a large island that can double up as somewhere to dine, this pull-out alternative is an excellent idea.

'Even with a smaller footprint, it's still entirely possible (and useful) to add a kitchen island. While many freestanding ones are still large, this Argos choice is ideal for compact kitchens and super affordable compared to others on the market. The pull-out design means that you can keep stools tucked away when not in use, making your floor space more functional day to day,' said Holly Cockburn, Kitchens and Bathrooms Editor at Ideal Home.

Plus, it doesn’t compromise on style either. The stylish oak wood-effect top and white-painted body have a classic country kitchen look, which should integrate nicely into most styles, meaning you don’t have to worry about changing your existing kitchen colour scheme for it to suit.

The unit is also wipe-clean, making clean-up easy for busy families and messy kids. It has a manufacturer's guarantee of one year. The measurements are H100, W45, D120cmL120cm, and when the table is extended, it is 178.5cm long.

Alternatively, here are a few more free-standing kitchen islands you can shop for at Argos right now.

Argos Home's new kitchen island is at a fantastic price, and if you've been looking for something that provides the benefit of a kitchen island without sacrificing space, it's a great choice.