Historically, kitchens were actually made up of different furniture pieces, until the fully-fitted schemes of the '30s onwards grew in popularity. But freestanding kitchen designs are back in full force, bringing character, interest, and lived-in style. From vintage-style hutches to prep tables, islands, and build-your-own banquettes, these stand-alone pieces soften a utilitarian space to create a more lived-in feel.
And designers are fully behind the shift in kitchen trends, regarding the reintroduction of furniture-style kitchen pieces as a celebration of beautiful design that blends with function, rather than obstructs it. Here's why they love the look, and the best pieces to buy.
