How to design your dream kitchen with freestanding furniture

“Freestanding furniture isn’t fixed to the floor or wall and can be arranged in any layout, providing the flexibility you need to adapt your space to match your routine." 

Below, Vicky reveals the essentials you need to create the perfect kitchen for your family.

1. A sleek kitchen furniture collection

A good starting point for any kitchen renovation is to decide on a colour palette to achieve a cohesive design. The new Chatsworth collection features all the kitchen essentials you need, in a sophisticated matte grey, complete with solid oak tops and brushed metal cup handles.

You can team together any combination of items to create a kitchen that can keep up with your busy lifestyle. This will allow you to design a multifunctional room that can be used for dining, hosting, cooking, working and relaxing.

2. Movable kitchen island units

A kitchen island is a great way to break up the room and add a focal point to your kitchen. You can use the countertop as a place to prepare food, work on your laptop, or gather friends and family when they visit. The benefit of purchasing a freestanding island, as opposed to a fitted one, is that it can be easily placed to work in any shape or size of kitchen.

The Chatsworth Oak small kitchen island offers plenty of space to store wine bottles and kitchen utensils. (Image: Aldiss)

In tighter spaces, the Chatsworth Oak small kitchen island is the perfect choice. It features soft close drawers that will provide ample storage for your kitchen utensils, as well as wine storage to show off your favourite tipple.

For open-plan areas, the Chatsworth Oak large kitchen island offers plenty of cupboard and drawer space for your pans, pots and kitchen gadgets. The natural oak top will add rustic charm to your décor.

The Chatsworth Oak large kitchen island can act as a focal point for your room and provide additional countertop space for cooking and dining. (Image: Aldiss)

3. Spacious freestanding kitchen cabinets

The Chatsworth Oak double utility unit is perfect for storing linens and cleaning supplies to help keep your kitchen neat and well-organised.

Need more space for your cleaning supplies and linens? The Chatsworth Oak double utility unit offers the perfect solution. (Image: Aldiss)

Cooking meals at home can be fun and save you money on eating out, but to do this, you’ll need lots of cupboard space to store your ingredients. The Chatsworth Oak larder unit offers ample storage and shelves for your dinnerware, jars, tins and bottles, allowing you to set up your kitchen in the way you prefer, for stress-free cooking.

The Chatsworth Oak large larder unit is the perfect place to store dinnerware and ingredients to help keep your kitchen organised (Image: Aldiss)

To create an inviting kitchen space where you can entertain guests regularly, you’ll need a place to store liquor, glasses and cocktail accessories. The Chatsworth small wine rack or drinks bureau will make a luxurious addition to your kitchen or dining room.

For a stunning kitchen or dining room centrepiece, why not consider the Chatsworth Oak drinks bureau - it's ideal for those that love to entertain (Image: Aldiss)

4. A space for all the family

No kitchen would be complete without a seat for all the family, so everyone can join in the fun. To ensure your furry friend doesn’t feel left out, why not consider adding the Chatsworth Oak small pet unit into your new kitchen?

Make sure your furry friend doesn't feel left out by providing them with their own space using the Chatsworth Oak small pet unit (Image: Aldiss)

It features a comfortable pet bed in its base, providing a snuggly resting place for your dog, and two storage compartments that are great for holding toys, accessories and pet care essentials. This way you can stay organised and easily find whatever your pet needs.

It’s about creating a kitchen that’s perfect for you and your family, and we offer a wide range of furnishings to help you do that.

Browse the complete Chatsworth Oak collection and a full range of kitchen items at aldiss.com or by visiting one of Aldiss’ stores in Norwich and Fakenham.

To discover more must-have items for your kitchen visit Aldiss' blog.