Kitchen furniture - our top 10

1. Extendable kitchen furniture

An extendable kitchen table is probably the most functional and practical piece of kitchen furniture you could invest in. Perfect for dinner parties and informal kitchen suppers, watch your humble kitchen table transform into a six-seater in seconds.

See the IKEA BJURSTA range of extendable dining tables

2. Kitchen furniture that's ideal for small spaces

Folding, wall-hung, bar style, there are lots of clever dining options for small kitchens. Choosing a kitchen table in high gloss white lacquer, or chrome and glass will also prevent it from seeming too prominent in a small kitchen space.

3. Breakfast bar kitchen furniture

Perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, installing a breakfast bar in your kitchen doesn't have to be a big job. The UTBY bar table is just the ticket! Don't forget to complement it with some stylish kitchen bar stools.

4. Standby kitchen furniture

Folding kitchen chairs are an ideal furnishing accompaniment to the extendable dining table. Keep them tucked away out of sight until needed, and assemble them in an instant when you're expecting guests.

5. Statement kitchen furniture

When choosing kitchen chairs that aren't going to be folded up and hidden away, go for a design classic such as the dining chair . It won't date, and will make a real style statement, whatever the size of your kitchen.

6. Comfy kitchen furniture

Cosy up your kitchen by furnishing it with a sumptuous kitchen sofa. Just be sure to choose something in a bright colour or bold print, particularly if you have small children who will be eating their dinner in the vicinity!

7. Storage kitchen furniture

Kitchen furniture doesn't just have to look good, it needs to work hard too. Consider a kitchen island or kitchen trolley, which serves as a useful work surface, as well as extra kitchen storage.

See more kitchen trolleys and kitchen islands from IKEA

8. Show-off kitchen furniture

Your best crystal, your extensive collection of cookbooks, your children's school trophies – some things just aren't meant to be hidden away. Stylish shelving is perfect for displaying treasured items. Wall-hung works best in small kitchens, but if you have an open-plan kitchen, free-standing shelves can serve as an effective room divider.