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Wood kitchen carts are a very popular addition to American homes, not only in the kitchen and dining areas, but in just about any room in the home. A large part of their popularity is their versatility, adding lots of storage and work space in a very small package.

If you are a baker, you may also want to consider wood kitchen carts that have a drop leaf. This will give you even more prep space, and the drop leaf when it's up is a great place to have your cookie sheets at the ready without taking up precious counter space. Alternately, you could go with a cart that has a pullout cutting board, another great space saver.

A lot of carts have handy slotted areas along the side. These are intended for your cutlery, specifically your prep knives and cleavers. This is a great place to store these items, since they provide you with quick access when you need them but remain out of the way the rest of the time.

Speaking of food prep, if you enjoy cooking in the kitchen you may want to invest in either a cart with a stainless steel top and add your own cutting boards to it or get one with a wood cutting board top. While there are concerns about cross contamination if you prep meat dishes on a wood board, you may find the built in boards a godsend if you like to bake a lot.

What do you do when you're in that room? What would you do if you had the capabilities? There's no sense in spending your money on creating things that you're never going to use, yet this is exactly what many families wind up doing. This is what happens when kitchen remodeling is left to a designer. You get "trends" and catalog pieces instead of functional upgrades that will make your life easier. There's nothing wrong with concentrating on aesthetic appeal, but you should never do that at the expense of usability. And if you are working with a budget, you definitely want to put function before form.

Choosing cabinetry can be the most difficult aspect to kitchen renovations, as they make the biggest visual impact to your space and financial impact to your budget. As well, the endless options of style, design and quality can be overwhelming. It is important to consider your storage requirements, layout and own personal style when moving forward with selecting cabinetry. It is also important to assess if your kitchen renovation requires entirely new cabinetry, or whether cabinet re-facing may be your best option. If your current cabinets are in good condition and you have not altered the footprint of your kitchen, you may want to consider a budget-friendly update of the current style.

If you like everything about the space, then why are you thinking about kitchen remodeling? Chances are, there are quite a few things you don't like about the room the way it is. So, it's time to think about those things. You don't want to focus all of your money and attention on fixing things that weren't a problem in the first place. You want to fix the things that have been bothering you. You can sit down and brainstorm, but you may find it more helpful to put a notepad within reach and write problems down as they come to you.

Kitchen renovations add value and interest to your home, whether you are preparing to sell or planning to enjoy the space for years to come. By keeping in mind storage, style and function, you will result in a renovation that will impress. By choosing a design that reflects your personality, while also considering the layout and distance between the three most important elements (the sink, the cooking surface and the refrigerator) you will create kitchen renovations that will produce functionality, beauty and charm.

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