Do you need more preparation space in your kitchen? If you are a messy cook like me who likes to s p r e a d out, you need space! One answer to consider - adding a kitchen island.
- Efficient. If you have a kitchen the size of a basketball court, an island can transform the space into workable and efficient areas.
- Workspace. If you need additional workspace or an extra sink, an island can provide it. You can choose a specialty top (butcher block, stone or stainless steel) to make it especially useful for either baking or chopping.
- Eating. If members of your family like to congregate in the kitchen, or talk to you while you cook, an island can add additional casual eating and social space.
- Mobile. If you need extra work surface in more than one area of the kitchen, an island on castors can be moved to whichever area you need - near the stove, near the sink, or even in another room.
- Table. If you don't like the look of a traditional island, you can add extra space with a large narrow table instead. It will be as versatile and add a country kitchen look.
- Focal Point. If you lack a focal point in your kitchen, an island is a perfect candidate.
- Visual Separation. If your home has an open plan, an island can serve to give visual separation for the space.
- Traffic. If you want to direct traffic into or out of specific places in your kitchen , an island can be positioned to facilitate that traffic pattern.
- Appliance Space. An island can be a perfect solution if you need more appliance space. You can add a small refrigerator, a cooktop or an microwave to any island.
While it won't improve your cooking, building an island can be a perfect solution to many traffic and storage problems in your kitchen - and it's cheaper than a whole kitchen remodel!
