Best kitchen & dining room furniture according to redditors

Whitmor Supreme Sink Shelf - Multiuse Organizer - Wood and Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026SPXRY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I prefer having things out in the open rather than in a drawer or hidden in cabinets.

edit: in case anyone is interested in this shelf : link

Shit yea I do, friend.

I’m not OP but I think I found it:

https://www.amazon.com/Dorel-Living-DL7839-Multifunction-Antique/dp/B075LTFHWK

It's this one from Amazon. It's pretty good quality for the price, but I wouldn't recommend this if you're tall, since your knees would hit the metal parts connecting the legs.

I got the same one, I believe it’s on amazon. Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014QS1XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zQgWDbZ1C2KFQ

We ordered this from Wayfair for $119. Then found out that amazon has the exact same one for $60 😳
Amazon Basics Baker’s Rack

Morning, ladies! It's Monday, let us arm ourselves with steak and knowledge as we storm the work week! Personally, I'd like to just go back to sleep, but I can sleep again when the cohabitant dies I live alone. I was spoiled by a silent house and the chance to sleep without a constant podcast babbling in the background. The pendulum of joy really swung the other way on that one.

I'm delighted with my new plant shelf- it's fairly small, about 36" x 9", but it adds that much surface to my best-lit kitchen windowsill. Now I have room to properly attend to all these little propagates as they grow, without crowding out my collection. I'm really glad that this is the way I'm turning into my mother, although I could do with her aversion to eating.

Beef short ribs last night were delicious (all I did was salt, sear, and slow cook dry), and I look forward to making them again, but tonight will be a grass fed ribeye. I'm noticing that when I eat really high quality (expensive) meat, I feel a hell of a lot better than after regular ole' grocery store meat, so I'll need to work on sourcing those ribs.

I was feeling profoundly defeated that the cohabitant came home to profess his undying love for our boring life, after a weekend partying with strippers and high school friends. Before I knew what I was doing, I finished a jar of coconut butter that I'd hidden from myself. I'm only mentioning it because of how profoundly shameful it feels to rant and rave about zero carb solving my problems, and then shovel down my personal equivalent of frosting. It's gone now, and I won't be buying any more nuts or butters for quite a while. Sometimes, I can't handle my own disappointment in myself, even when I do so much that I'm really proud of.

I have to get to work, but I'll be surreptitiously checking the Daily, I'm sure. Everyone remember your big goals for the future, your little goals for today, and remember that keeping calm and ketoing on is probably part of getting there <3

No problem! Yeah they are both amazon! table

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a link for the Canadians

Here is the board I use: Catskill Butcher Block

It is bigger, end grain and around the same price. Had it for about three years now and still going strong. Really good board.

They are both from amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WW5741Y/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GZYY3BJ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got it off of Amazon! There are so many options if you search for bar cart. It's so sweet that you're finding one for your SO!!

Right off Amazon! I had been contemplating a Louis style chair that maybe I'd keep in the room on its own... So I Googled something like that, ended up on Amazon and then ended up at this link (not an Affiliate link or anything: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIQV6G6/ref=psdc_5264133011_t1_B005O9Z1RE)

So, this is called a "Ghost Chair" apparently. I posted the photo to FB and my stepsister who might as well be an interior designer immediately posted, "I love your Ghost Chair!"

I commended her for noticing and she said, "Of course I picked up on it! Philippe Starck references do not go unnoticed!"

I googled Phillipe Starck and found that he's like, the uber designer of this "Louis Ghost Chair" which is a fashion/interior design phenom. And I stumbled upon it! I didn't pay the stupid $450 for his chair, but apparently bought a knock-off from Amazon from $75 or so.

I just want to say this is the first time I, Ms. T-shirt and Jeans, have been recognized by my stepfamily for my FAB design choices! I'm feeling more girly pretty every day! (Seriously, am psyched.)

Your boards are likely edge grain, not end grain. Boos and similar are end grain and the best surface for your knives if you're doing wood. Boos is a name brand and you pay for it, but I got an awesome end grain 20x20x3 board for around $100 and it's totally worth it. The same board from boos would be 300+.

Catskill Craftsmen Super Slab with Finger Grooves https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002HE13I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qUIFzbYB31RHB

My one major suggestion would be to not get a table and chairs for eating. I lived in a 450~ sq ft apartment and everything became way too crowded, and that was without a table and chairs.

We ate around the coffee table, get some chairs that you can tuck away in a corner but can bring them next to the coffee table when you got some extra guests over.

Get a bookshelf to place between your bed and the "living room" this will help separate your space and make it so your bed isn't completely visible when you walk in.

Thanks, I've had it for about 2 years. By Catskill Craftsman

The kitchen rack I got here on Amazon, and the schematics are from PatentPrints.

it looks like this one from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Ghost-Transparent-Crystal/dp/B00CIQV6G6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Clear+Chair&qid=1570464191&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075DCHX5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q78YCb2SJREPB

What's the expected lifetime of a mass-produced chair (closer to $22 than the $575 charged for the Emeco chairs), if they were used under similar conditions?

I think the frame is made out of L-shaped bars, so the side is low enough to stop the album from falling outside.

Edit : No, someone else found it, there are handles on each sides.

Here is a similar desk and here is the chair.

not op but you can get one on amazon. this is probably the same thing: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3MWA6K/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

I was given this for my birthday a couple years ago: http://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-Entertainment-Cart-Espresso/dp/B000GLRG32

It works pretty well, I modified the wine glass holders with a dremel to accommodate glencairns.

http://i.imgur.com/aOIMH.jpg

Older picture, but you get the idea. I put short bottles under the glencairns, and I can keep smaller glasses on the lower wine rack, and bottles with screw tops or synthetic corks on the upper one.

Before we got married, my husband and I had lived together for about 6/7 years so we didn't need a lot as far as home stuff goes. I think we had added a replacement set of silverware, a toaster oven, and one of these utility cart things. The rest of our list was all the fun stuff we wanted like a PS4, crafting supplies for me, and computer stuff for my husband. Since that was our list, I think most people didn't know what to do with our registry and didn't really want to buy our fun stuff so they gave us cash. By the end I think 75% of our guests gave us cash. They also gave it in person at the wedding, so we didn't get any of our "gifts" until the end.

Edit: Also, now that I think about it, the few physical gifts we got were mostly received after the wedding

The two on the right are https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bakers-Rack-Wood-Chrome/dp/B073P1V6HR?. And the smaller one on the left is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014QS1XC/. I thought they discontinued the amazon basics one and bought this other one that has slightly different dimension.. :\

I got mine on Amazon. I'll see if I can find a link.

Edit: Here is the Amazon link to what I have. I got it in grey when it was on sale... which is no longer the case.

Not sure how far $2000 will get you. But you most definitely just have to paint everything white, including the kitchen because it flows into it.. the walls, the wood, everything, paint it all white. Next you have to replace the floor. I dont know what you will be able to do with the budget, but the laminate tile flooring through out is possibly the worst part. I would even just rip it up and put plywood down, then either stain it or paint it. Get rid of the clock, get rid of those weird vanity lights on the wall, get rid of the curtains and blinds. It will be hard to make this room nice on that budget, you will have to hit up kijiji/craigslist alot for stuff. Also, hit up etsy for some prints (make sure you frame them). Try and get a new sofa if you can, then also get an accent chair. Get some coffee table books, also a new coffee table. Get a simple rug to bring the place together. And get 2 stools for the counter. And lastly get some plants, if you dont want to commit to keeping them alive, get fake plants, doesnt matter. If you are in the US you can get some decent stuff off amazon.com that will make your place way better. Try things such as "george nelson slat bench (or table)... also maybe get these

http://www.amazon.com/2xhome-Natural-Eiffel-Armless-Plastic/dp/B00R3MWA6K/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1450557487&sr=1-3&keywords=eames+chair

and throw some sheepskin rugs on it from ikea.

I hope this helps man. The place has potential, but right now it looks like a ghetto university house. Not to sound rude.

Amazon. Yes it's stainless, the wood isn't super high quality, but it's a notch above Ikea.

HOMCOM Wood Stainless Steel Multi- Storage Rolling Kitchen Island Utility Cart with Wheels - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C5ZYP/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_J.cZDbQFG8TSW

You need one or two of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014QS1XC/

Plus whatever you want to cook in, slow cooker, panini press, indoor grill, air fryer, hot plate with easy to wash non stick pans, Nespresso machine, Vitamix, French press, tea kettle, etc.

Pick your most used three and then get s hooks to hang utensils, pot holders, pans, etc.

Put your plates on the shelf below, and spices etc on top plus cereal etc can go on top too.


You can also use the wood top as a cutting board.

Looks exactly like this bakers rack I bought

I'll just list everything that I can, how's that?

The bakers rack on the left is This

The left most skillet is an AUS-ION
They're made in Australia and so smooth. Some nice touches of the piece are the very detailed cut-out of Australia on the handle and another nice engraving on the bottom.

Then there's the Stargazer. My first expensive piece. It's also very smooth. It's had a hard time keeping its seasoning, and I've admittedly been babying it by seasoning and seasoning it with flaxseed oil and a Crisbee puck.

Then there is the Finex group. It starts with the 10" grill pan. Then there's the 12" and 8". I just love the different geometric shapes of them.

All the way to the right is the Lodge Sauce Pot

I haven't used it a whole lot other than to make a few dips.

Between the big hanging skillets are some Lodge 4" and 5" skillets that I thought just looked cool and rounded out my collection.

The griddle is just a double sided griddle from world market. It's my go to pancake tool.

Then there is an A1 Chef pizza pan that I honestly don't use very much. I tend to just use some cheap aluminum pans with holes on the bottom because they're easier to form the crust on.

On the middle shelf from left to right are my 10" and 12" lodges. The 10" was my very first cast iron skillet. They've both been stripped and reseasoned and are much smoother than factory. I don't see myself giving up my first two skillets. I still use them a lot.

In the middle is the 10" grill pan from Lodge. I honestly hate cleaning the grill pans and have found that the lines in the meat aren't really worth the scraping. There's also some cheap fajita skillet that I don't think I've ever used.

And on the right is the Lodge enameled dutch oven but in the light grey. I love this thing, and got it for a song on Amazon one day.

On the bottom shelf on the left is the Lodge Wok I have definintely not used it. It seems like it would be better on a gas range, which I don't have. This was an impulse buy, and I don't know how to really cook any asian food, so who knows.

Then last but not least is the regular Lodge Dutch Oven
Many a roast has been made in this. The drip spikes on top does the basting for you. I just got a sous vide setup, so I'll probably be using it less and less, but sometimes I know I'll want the smell of a roast wafting through the air all day on a cold Autumn day.

Bonus pieces Kitchenaid Stainless Steel cookware set on top with All clad non-stick pans to the right of those.

Then there are some Lodge Stonewear on the other bakers rack

That is lovely! Just my two cents, but I think a Louis Ghost Chair would look amazing.

I got this monster on January 2nd, 2014. I still have it and I still love it. It's not a cutting board, it's a cutting station. I can prep two or three veggies at once without running into space problems. Weighs a ton though, so moving it around might not be much fun.

amazon

Found it!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M36FDNK/ref=psdc_3733821_t1_B073WG7BKD?th=1

I'm late to the party, but I think this floating shelf would look great in the corner. Having them off the countertop will make it easier to clean, and you won't have to worry about water damaging wooden shelf legs.

With this in mind, I would try something like these sink shelves under each window, if you are planning to keep the plants in that area.

When you are dealing with such small space, the key is to condense as many things as possible, and really do away with things that aren't needed.

Instead of a toaster oven and a microwave, I would consider upgrading to a better unit that incorporates both functions. It will cost you about $200 but a microwave is putting you almost halfway there already.

If you put that shelving on the left wall it's going to be in your face whenever you try to wash a dish. And as far as the drying rack on the right hand side, I guess my question is...why? Just lay a towel out on the counter when you wash dishes and put them away when you're done. You're cluttering an already small area with a non-essential.



Ultimately; I think this or something like this depending on the dimensions would solve a lot of issues with this space...

You'd place it under the cabinets to the left of the window so it flows down and that whole wall is where things are and the table top can hold whatever small appliances you go with. Then you could get rid of the mission table and keep everything against the wall which gives you a lot more workable space.


PS: I'm not sure what country you're in, but those outlets against the wall on your sink should absolutely be GFIC. It's a code violation and super unsafe. I think code says any outlet within 3 feet of a water source needs to be GFCI and the one on the left wall literally over the sink is idiotic. I'd tie it off and cover that shit up if I were you.

Amazon, it's pretty nice but won't hold a ton... I mean, it'll hold more depending on if you buy extra S-hooks or not!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014QS1XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6YM0BbQFF6ZTW

https://www.amazon.com/Furmax-Assembled-Century-Plastic-Kitchen/dp/B075DCHX5G?keywords=modern+kitchen+chairs&qid=1538238637&sr=8-1&ref=mp_s_a_1_1


They break fairly easy if big people sit in them (prob 220+ lbs)

Thanks! It's the Boraam 98520 Sonoma Wire-Brush Kitchen Cart. It goes on sale every now and then - I think I paid $179. The quality is really impressive for the price and it's quite solid.

Maybe get your mom the right one instead of the cheaper one.

Check this out. And here’s another that’s 4 ft. long instead of 5. They might be somewhat low to the ground for your tastes (which is the case for me with many tv stands, for example at IKEA), but they’re based on a legit classic design. If you’re handy, or know someone who is, maybe you could replace or somehow lengthen the legs? Or maybe put something sturdy, like a nice wooden box, on top of the bench and under your television’s base? Anyway, FYI, I found these by googling “George Nelson platform bench knockoff replica”.

On Amazon. Both were super cheap.

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On most refrigerators, it is a reasonably simple operation to reverse the opening. Get a friend and a couple of hours and you could resolve at least this piece of the puzzle.

Otherwise, I would say that perhaps getting a rolling cart like this: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30240348/ could be helpful. You could move it around as needed and tuck it into the least inconvenient corner when not in use.

Another alternative (especially if you reverse the fridge doors) would be to replace the existing appliance shelf with a baker's rack like this: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6054-268-Supreme-Bakers-Chrome/dp/B0014QS1XC. It is 3' wide and you could put the appliances on the lower shelves.

I have this bakers rack in my kitchen. I had the same problem as you. It now holds my mixer, crock pot, rice cooker and other kitchen items.

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6054-268-Supreme-Bakers-Chrome/dp/B0014QS1XC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1465929068&sr=8-3&keywords=metal+bakers+rack

Holy mother of god... You can damn near get three of those on Amazon.com for that price. With a much better SS top as well. You can't effectively use that as a chopping surface with it on wheels.

edit: Ok, Hamsterdam said similar 10 hours ago.. I'm a bit late in the conversation.

It's beautiful... :D

Because I'd kill for more counter/cabinet space. Also, something to make my kitchen pretty! :P

I use mine on one of these adjustable height carts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZZ0R0A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've seen a couple people get one of these and cut the legs down to the height they want: https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Stainless-Professional-Kitchen/dp/B000GWED7I/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466605377&sr=1-14&keywords=kitchen+cart

One fellow I know uses one of these: http://www.costco.com/.product.100245521.html?cm_sp=RichRelevance-_-itempageVerticalRight-_-CategorySiloedViewCP&cm_vc=itempageVerticalRight%7CCategorySiloedViewCP

Lots of choices available in these type of carts.

Boraam 98520 Sonoma Wire-Brush Kitchen Cart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RE1LM7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2FRkDbVC5C9BZ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VVWV60Y/ref=twister_B01GFL80V8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


The legs are much darker than the traditional version

It's in great shape, no damage. The chair is around $70 new. Located in Midtown.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VVTW1N8/

I think if you set it off the ground a bit more, so the camera has a little more distance. ;-) I am thinking cinder blocks or something sturdy, and would be out of shot anyway. Though you may have to get a little stool to step up. That is the budget option. Of course you could get a nice one Amazon link Put it on your wishlist, maybe a fan might purchase it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GWED7I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use this for mine and it is absolutely perfect

Amazon lol. I have good taste (I hope) but Im cheap.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071ZHCVWT?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WW5741Y?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

If you're a fan of woodworking but not quite ready for this project (and you don't know of a local craftsman you can commission to build one) , I can heartily recommend this reproduction of a Nelson bench for about $150. Easy to assemble and much sturdier than I was expecting when I bought it.

I have a tiny kitchen too and these items have helped immensely:

Whitmor Supreme Kitchen Bakers Rack, Wood & Chrome

[Winsome Wood Table Drop Leaf Square Stool, Natural] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPTWHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ir6czbHBH4PPZ)

I bought this board for my SO for our anniversary and its beautiful. It was under $100 when I purchased it (although has gone up a tad, but may drop again, I would put a watch on it).

We had one of those in my old apartment! The issue with that kitchen was that it had room for a breakfast table with two seats, but not a lot of countertop space/storage. The island helped fill in that gap. I was able to fit a toaster oven on it and it had a section that lifted up if I wanted more room to cut things, etc. Kind of like this one, but mine had cabinets at the bottom: http://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-Utility-Cart-Natural/dp/B000NPOO68/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1369157788&sr=1-1&keywords=kitchen+cart

It was definitely a life saver in that place! I hope you figure out your kitchen situation too <3

You're probably thinking of the mini model ghost chairs or the cost for the "chair" is 25, but there's a $75 shipping charge on top of that. Here is one I saw that was like that. This is a $25 mini chair.

Hard to say. The black legs kinda throw me off. Makes me feel like the chairs should be metal, which isn't my usual preference.

I do think this type of chair could work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075DCHX5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sIIQDbDEMBAP7

And there are even color variations of that style. The black connectors on the bottom of the chair may help tie the look together since the table has black legs. But it also softens everything up a bit with the wood legs on the chairs.

I think chairs like that with a really nice decorative centerpiece on the table would be a great overall look.

Oh, and I bought this cart off Amazon: HOMCOM Wood Stainless Steel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C5ZYP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I didn't install the shelf and paper towel holder, but I might try to find a place for them... maybe in the cabinet area?

I have some slightly dated studio monitors and a DAC, I pulled them off the setup...because they are too loud to be used regularly. Looking at getting the G506 not too sure. Also, my chair blows....i sit so low, so increasing the monitor is not the issue right now. I need chair help.

Thanks for your feedback <3

Thank you! 💕
https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Ghost-Transparent-Crystal/dp/B00CIQV6G6/ref=asc_df_B00CIQV6G6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167124260587&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11455082599471854044&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025151&hvtargid=pla-274961341654&psc=1

The chair is from Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VVTW1N8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_zjvmQn1tMvK6Z

Found the cart on Amazon if anyone's interested

[I think this is the right cart](Dorel Living DL7839 Nellie Multifunction Cart, Rustic Antique Oak/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LTFHWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Uai9AbKAEQ1NK)

How about these metal chairs? (And on Amazon.)

Butcher block is pretty expensive, though I'm not sure if you could make a "knock off" or not. Here's one similar to the one in the post.