Practical, pretty and affordable, this tip allows you to create an island of kitchen without transforming the room into a work area for days. What are we talking about, and where to find it without breaking the bank? We explain everything to you.
This is something you’ve always dreamed of: a pretty kitchen with island to prepare good little dishes, but also sit in a charming atmosphere at will? The image of Épinal is beautiful, but in fact, an island of cooking is expensive and often requires arrangements that you do not have the courage to undertake.
This is why many decoration stores have started to offer cooking islets to go up yourself, Ikea in mind. Generally more affordable than real islets of cooks, these models still require a little elbow oil to be installed properly.
Other options available to you? A kitchen cart on casters, which can easily serve as a mobile island since it offers storage and can be moved easily. And, if you are skilful of your ten fingers, you can embark on the diversion of wooden pallets in a rustic and functional island.
But using an existing piece of furniture remains the solution you prefer, as it is economical and practical. Of course, you can transform an old farm table or a chest of drawers into a kitchen island by adding rollers for mobility, but there is a particular piece of furniture that has only advantages in the kitchen: it is the butcher hub!
Traditionally used by butchers to cut meat, this piece of furniture is most often made of solid wood, which gives it robustness and sustainability. The solid wood of the butcher hob is very resistant, perfect for intensive culinary activities. Its wooden surface is ideal for cutting, chopping and preparing food. Many trinkets are on casters, allowing them to be easily moved as needed. And some models even have integrated shelves or drawers, offering a significant additional storage space. Not to mention that this butcher furniture will add a rustic and authentic touch to your kitchen, whatever the style.
A butcher hub can be bought ready to use, it will then be enough to place it in the center of your kitchen and voila! Where to find used in good condition and at affordable prices? On classified ads sites, such as Leboncoin, Ebay, or Facebook Marketplace of course, but also at Emmaüs or in flea markets and garage sales. And when you no longer need your butcher hub as a kitchen island, it can serve as a storage unit or a worktop elsewhere, smart, right?
