This review has been updated 6 times since it was first published in November of 2018. However carefully you arrange your kitchen and dining area, there always seems to be a need for extra storage space. One of these versatile freestanding units can help you create additional room for keeping snacks and drinks on hand, place condiments and dinnerware within easy reach of the table, or stop a built-in pantry from bursting at the seams and crushing anyone under a pile of canned goods. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.
10. American Furniture Classics Buffet
If what you really need is a place to put your microwave, slow cooker or stand mixer and free up some counter space, the American Furniture Classics Buffet (about $201) could be the way to go. It pairs spacious cabinetry with an extra work surface that will come in handy at mealtimes.
- Laminate door panels and shelves
- Brushed aluminum hardware
- Not self leveling
9. Sauder HomePlus
You can arrange the shelving of the Sauder HomePlus (around $337) to create your own custom layout that will keep everything you need to prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals conveniently organized and within easy reach without cluttering up the kitchen or dining area.
- Enclosed back panel with cable ports
- Storage in the doors
- Heavy and difficult to move
8. SimpliHome Warm Shaker
The SimpliHome Warm Shaker (appx. $297) assortment includes various sizes and finishes with coordinating knobs to match your decor, and open-front spaces to store short items or bottled goods, plus covered storage behind attractive, tempered-glass doors with mullioned panes.
- Square tapered legs
- Very sturdily built
- A bit of a hassle to put together
7. Sauder Harbor View
From its breezy, louvered-door facade to the four adjustable shelves’ worth of room within to accommodate overflow storage, the easygoing style of the Sauder Harbor View (around $199) is a great way to add casual utility and a touch of charm to your living space.
- Antique white finish
- Sustainable manufacturing standards
- Careful assembly required
6. Home Styles Buffet Server
The multifunctional Home Styles Buffet Server (around $423) comes in a wide array of sizes and configurations to fit your unique cooking and dining habits — from a large sideboard with wine bottle storage in the center to a narrow base cabinet and hutch with cable management in between.
- Wood or stainless steel work surface
- Sturdy legs with integrated levelers
- Brushed chrome hardware
5. HomeCharm Cabinet
Built from modern materials to evoke the timeless good looks of traditional wainscoting, the HomeCharm Cabinet (about $160) features removable shelves to adapt to your storage needs, and two pairs of doors with wooden pulls to keep it all neatly tucked away out of sight.
- Budget-friendly versatility
- Smooth white finish
- 6 ft tall and just under 2 ft wide
4. Home Styles Americana
Adjustable shelves to accommodate a multitude of food items and kitchenware make the Home Styles Americana (about $434) a handsome and practical solution that works in almost any setting, whether it’s part of a formal dining room or just supplemental cabinetry for the dinette.
- Attractive woodworking details
- Measures 30 x 60 x 72 inches
- Well-built and functional storage
3. Sauder Summer Home
The Sauder Summer Home (around $131) is a great solution for a galley kitchen or other area where additional furnishings may be a tight fit. With a compact, 21.5″ x 14.5″ footprint, it’s got more than enough room inside to stash everything from spice collections to big boxes of cereal.
- Customizable shelf heights
- Sturdy and easy to put together
- Good value at a reasonable price
2. Trinity EcoStorage
Modeled after the rugged shelving units used in commercial kitchens, the Trinity EcoStorage (about $197) can be assembled in minutes, with rear brackets to keep contents from tumbling backward, and a capacity for up to 800 pounds on casters or a whopping 4,800 on stationary feet.
- Each tier supports 133 lbs
- Total 36 cubic feet of storage space
- Metal racks are height adjustable
1. Home Styles Nantucket
Featuring a classic design with beadboard paneling in a distressed finish and antiqued nickel hardware, the Home Styles Nantucket (about $465) looks just as appropriate in a contemporary living space as it does among traditional furnishings.
- Sturdy hardwood construction
- Easy to assemble
- Large drawer and adjustable shelves
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