If your kitchen is short on square footage, you don’t need a renovation. You need one hard‑working piece that earns its keep. That’s where our small islands and coffee bars come in. Walk our showroom in Clinton, TN and you can test them in person—open the doors, roll a drawer, lean on the top. Shopping from the other side of the country? The same pieces are available online and ship nationwide, fully assembled and ready to use.
What makes a small island useful (not just cute)
A good compact island gives you three things without crowding the room:
- Prep space you’ll actually use.
- Real storage that keeps counters clear.
- A landing spot for a quick breakfast or a neighbor’s coffee.
The trick is size and layout. In most homes, the sweet spot is 40–50″ wide with 24–28″ depth. Leave at least 36″ of walkway on the working sides; if you want stools, plan 10–12″ of overhang and roughly 24″ per seat. If your tape on the floor trips you when you walk around it, size down.
Two compact islands our customers keep choosing
- Small Kitchen Island / Coffee Bar
Our most popular hybrid. Two drawers on full‑extension slides (utensils, towels, gadgets), a sturdy lower shelf for baskets or pots, and optional casters if you like to roll it out for parties and tuck it back during the week. Built from solid hardwood and finished by hand. - Farmhouse Islands & Bars
Need more function in a small footprint? Start here. We’ll set deep drawers for cookware, add a towel bar, and size the top for chopping and baking without shaking the whole piece.
Quick layout tip: in tight galley kitchens, center the island with at least 36″ clearance on both long sides. For open plans, offset slightly so traffic flows past seating.
Coffee bars that make mornings easier
A coffee bar isn’t a trend; it’s a sanity saver. It keeps mugs, beans, filters, and the machine in one tidy place—ideally out of the cook’s way.
- Coffee Bars
Shelves for supplies, doors that shut quietly, and a top that wipes clean. Choose painted or natural wood. We can pre‑drill for a hidden outlet if you want cords tucked away. - Two‑Door Coffee Bar (compact)
Perfect for apartments and breakfast nooks. Adjustable shelves inside; simple hardware outside. (Call if you want a specific height for your espresso machine—we’ll size the interior.)
Placement tip: park the coffee bar outside the work triangle so folks can grab a cup without stepping in front of the stove.
Why ours hold up
- Solid hardwood. Oak for muscle, maple for a smooth grain, pine when you want a softer look. No MDF, no flimsy cores.
- Honest joinery. Tight cases, squared legs, drawers that glide and stay quiet.
- Finishes that wear in. Hand‑applied oils and clear topcoats protect the wood without that thick plastic shine. Chestnut on oak for warmth; weathered gray on maple for a soft patina; two‑tone (painted base, clear‑sealed top) if you like contrast.
- Hardware that feels right. Solid‑metal pulls and hinges that don’t work loose after a season.
You don’t have to baby these pieces. Spill, wipe, move on.
How to pick quickly (and be happy later)
- Measure the room. Tape the footprint on the floor and live with it a day. If the dog can’t pass or the dishwasher door clips the tape, shrink it.
- Choose the job. Extra prep? Hidden trash? Seating for two? Let features follow the job, not the other way around.
- Decide on wheels. Fixed legs look classic. Casters are great if you host or clean under furniture often.
- Match finish last. Function first, then color. We’ll help you find a tone that belongs with your cabinets and floors.
Ordering online is straightforward
- Pick your piece and finish on the product page.
- We confirm details by phone or email.
- We build and finish it in Clinton, TN.
- It’s padded, crated, insured, and shipped to your door anywhere in the continental U.S.
- Uncrate and set—no flat‑pack puzzles. Everything arrives fully assembled.
If anything looks off in transit, you call us—not a call center. We’ll make it right.
FAQs
- Do you ship small kitchen islands nationwide? Yes—every island and coffee bar on our site ships anywhere in the continental U.S.
- Are these solid wood? Yes. We use hardwood, not MDF or veneers.
- Can I pick color and hardware? Absolutely. Choose online or call us; we’ll note it on your order.
- Will it fit my space? Send a quick photo with measurements. We’ll suggest sizes that won’t jam your walkway.
- Do the pieces arrive assembled? Yes. We crate them fully built so they’re steady from day one.
See them in person—or order from anywhere
Showroom: 732 S Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: (800) 677‑1058
Stop by to check finishes and spacing in real life. Shopping from out of state? Use the links above to order online and we’ll handle the rest—build, pack, ship.
Small space, solved. Add the island or coffee bar that makes your kitchen work better tomorrow, not “someday.”