When it comes the time to remodel their home, most homeowners want a kitchen island. Ninety-nine percent of the time that is what is requested by a homeowner regardless of the amount of space they do or do not have. If, however an island is not properly designed and installed there will be more problems than benefits associated with it. Don’t be like one of them.
Do you want to be stuck with an island just because your neighbour has one? Make sure it is one that serves you well, as well as doing you proud.
Here are four tips on how to properly design a kitchen island:
1. Perfect Aisles
Many times islands are tightly squeezed into a small kitchen or they are way too small for a large kitchen. You want to keep in mind the way the space will be used after being installed. Forty-two inches between cabinets is ideal, the minimum should be at least thirty-six inches. You want to make sure that there is enough, but not too much space, as you don’t want to have to walk half a block between island and counters.
2. Be Creative with Shapes and Finishes
Modern kitchen with black island and wooden floor
Be creative, make a design statement with your space. Not every island has to be square or rectangle, think out of the box! You can also choose alternative materials for the counter tops especially if your kitchen is big. Make something different, creative yet tasteful.
3. Remember Seating
When designing an island, a common mistake is not considering if the homeowners would want the option of seating around the island. Make sure that there is enough space around the island to accommodate some chic chairs or stools without making the space look bulky or crowded.
4. Think Out the Layout Intelligently
Keep in mind that an island design should be one designed for people to use. If an island is designed without an oven, a sink, a cook top or stools the why would anyone even be motivated to cook there? If there is no need to use the island, then why is it even there? Make sure you are smart with the layout and design.
These four basic yet important tips and pointers can really help you design and install a killer kitchen island. Make sure that everything is measured properly and that space and functionality are taken into consideration. Be bold and creative and don’t create something
Interior, modern kitchen of a luxury home
that is typical and mundane. It is a great idea to chat with other homeowners and see how they have designed and made use their island, adapt their vision in creative way and you will have a kitchen island other will be jealous of. looking for other kitchen ideas like painting your cabinet doors see here.
