One of the most clever design solutions for small spaces are versatile and moveable kitchen islands. Taking up no more space than a few feet, a slender kitchen island adds storage and a work surface and doesn't require a permanent cabinet installation.
In a kitchen that's not large enough to house an island of deep proportions, the moveable slender kitchen island is the perfect prep surface, providing a place to slice, dice, set and serve, benefiting the cook and expanding the versatility of the kitchen. 
A portable kitchen island can do double duty as a dining buffet or beverage cart. Tucked up against a wall, the slender piece of furniture is a handy spot to lay out appetizers and drinks or store cookbooks.
Expand the storage of any pantry by tucking a small scale moveable island inside, one that can be brought out when hosting parties or for holiday baking sessions. 
While intended for use in a kitchen, moveable islands and carts are in no way limited to that space. There's no rule that says kitchen islands have to be used solely for food purposes. Reinvent it as a home office and make one the perfect place to sit down on a stool with a laptop to catch up on emails or surf around online. 
Lamps Plus has a variety of movable islands and carts in varied styles and finishes, including these eight favorites.
Pictured above you'll find:
1) The industrial Cornwall kitchen cart in a metal and wood combination, 2)a white island with black granite countertop with storage galore available in four options.
3)The compact black butcher block island tucks away anywhere; 4)the rustic Jaden natural island adds the warmth of aged wood.
5)The Coolidge warm oak island with casters offers multiple hidden storage compartments and is available in several finishes while the 6)Sheffield is designed with two shelves for open storage.
7)The smaller scale Cabin Creek Cart has a drop leaf surface, 8)the ebony Americana Island boasts classic curved details for added flair.
Don't miss the Shop By Room galleries at Lamps Plus with even more inspiring kitchen ideas including lighting, layout, and finish inspiration from traditional to contemporary.
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