Budget kitchen furniture – our pick of the best
Take a look at our pick of the best new budget kitchen furniture, including storage cupboards, trolleys, island and sink units, for a quick and easy kitchen makeover
Looking for budget kitchen furniture? Give your kitchen a new lease of life with inexpensive seating or extra storage that will complement your existing kitchen. It’s also possible to create a completely freestanding kitchen with individual pieces too – so you may be able avoid fitting costs all together! Budget kitchen furniture to look out for include sink and island units, dressers and trolleys and, if you're going for a freestanding design, include at least one or two larger pieces to give yourself a good run of uninterrupted work surface. Always have storage in mind and look for furniture that is practical as well as pretty, such as tall floor-standing cupboards. So if you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to revive your kitchen, mix affordable kitchen furniture with timeworn pieces (a new painted sideboard alongside a farmhouse table, perhaps?) for a creative approach to kitchen design.
1. Adler Bar Table and Stools
Specifications
This Adler bar table with two stools is a great budget option if you need a place for relaxed mealtimes and you're looking for something that will fit a compact space. It is made of lacquered rubber wood.
Adler Bar Table and Stools, £199, John Lewis
2. Hazelwood Home Two Door Three Drawer Sideboard
Specifications
This painted sideboard is a great piece of budget kitchen furniture - it has oodles of country style and won’t break the bank! This wooden piece is painted with a satin finish and has beautifully oiled oak tops, plus handcrafted water hyacinth baskets.
Hazelwood Home Two Door Three Drawer Sideboard, £430, Wayfair
3. Sonoma Light Kitchen Sink Unit
Specifications
This compact sink unit features all the characteristics of solid oak, such as knots, figuring, colour variation and end-grain detail, as well as dovetail joints. Has one adjustable shelf and a protective low-sheen lacquer that provides added durability. Part of a full kitchen range. Solid American oak and oak veneer.
Sonoma Light Kitchen Sink Unit, £549, Marks & Spencer
4. Belltown Kitchen Island
Specifications
Small island with distressed finish that will add a touch of rustic elegance to your kitchen. Features two drawers, two shelves and one cupboard. Ideal for smaller kitchens that don't have the space for a full-sized island.
Belltown Kitchen Island, £203, Wayfair
5. Buttermilk Kitchen Trolley
Specifications
Wooden kitchen trolley with lockable castors and lots of storage space, including one drawer, two cupboards and three bottle racks. Buttermilk paint finish and varnished worktop. Solid wood.
Buttermilk Kitchen Trolley, £180, Scotts of Stow
6. Grey Rubberwood Larder Unit
Specifications
A wooden food cupboard with classic country features, including wire mesh-lined doors. Mango wood with light grey finish, zinc-coated metal top and patinated iron handles.
Grey Rubberwood Larder Unit, £249, Maisons du Monde
7. Orchard Kitchen Wall Unit
Specifications
Traditional large wall shelf inspired by an old English rustic country kitchen. Has four shelves and two drawers, which can be used to store/display an abundance of items from crockery to storage jars. Hand-carved rails frame the top and bottom as well as the centre shelf. Canadian pine.
Orchard Kitchen Wall Unit, £229, Not on the High Street
8. Stenstorp Kitchen Island
Specifications
If you've long wanted to add an island unit to your kitchen, you'll love this budget kitchen furniture - it has two stainless-steel shelves and a solid wood worktop.
Stenstorp Kitchen Island, £200, Ikea
9. Large Glazed Kitchen Wall Unit
Specifications
Smart wall unit with four glazed doors and one internal shelf. Can be mixed and matched with freestanding base units, larders and dressers and sink units. Solid oak.
Large Glazed Kitchen Wall Unit, £545, Oak Free Standing Kitchens
10. Country Cottage Natural Oak Painted Dresser
Specifications
Small dresser offering essential storage and display space within a distinctive, eye-catching design. Inspired by classic French furniture with a contemporary cream painted twist, the dresser features elegantly flared cornices, oak button handles and a delicately arched base. Five drawers, double cupboard and ample shelving. Solid hardwood and dovetail joints.
Country Cottage Natural Oak Painted Dresser, £800, Oak Furniture Land
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