Date Published 28 July 2022
A kitchen island might be on your wish list if you're after having a new kitchen or searching for a new home. With people spending so much time in the heart of the home, it's important not to spend thousands out on what you think is your dream kitchen but, in reality, could end up being a space you end up hating. A kitchen island can offer huge benefits, from extra storage and a central cooking zone to a sociable space for entertaining family and friends - providing you get it right.
If you're buying your kitchen from a kitchen company, its in-house designers should alert you to the errors to avoid. However, if you're designing your kitchen island yourself, here are 10 things to consider π
1. Not enough space between the island and cabinets
2. Too little overhang for a breakfast bar
3. An awkward seating area
4. An uncomfortable height
5. Too big or too small for the space
6. Undefined areas
7. Not enough plug sockets
8. Insufficient lighting
9. Too much focus on the floor
10. Forgetting to future-proof your island
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There needs to be sufficient space to accommodate an island, so don't force one into your small kitchen ideas. Kitchen designers recommend a minimum of 1-metre between the island and cabinets.
