The kitchen island as a stand-alone platform in the middle of the kitchen provides convenience and efficiency by creating more workspace. When the island is located in the center of the kitchen more space in automatically created. In most situations a kitchen island is the ideal way to separate the kitchen from the living room. If the kitchen island has cook top, sinks or pull-out drawer refrigerators then this accommodates greater convenience and socializing since one can do dishes and preparation while conversing with guests in the living room. There are endless uses for kitchen islands.
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
Kitchen Gallery
According to the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB), kitchen
islands are one of the most popular kitchen design features among
today's consumers. The NAHB also reports that buyers of new homes have
also indicated a desire for kitchen islands as well. Actually some 80%
of homebuyers consider a kitchen island to be an absolute must. Some
newer kitchen island ideas include the following features: rolling
islands that can be used where a large island won't fit, granite-topped
islands, and islands with furniture like features such as pilasters. New
homebuyers aren't the only ones that should consider a kitchen island
design for their kitchen. Some older homes with an awkward kitchen floor
plan with limited space can also benefit from a kitchen island design
idea. Closed off kitchens have been transformed into more open looking
kitchens by lowering existing walls half way to forms islands between
the kitchen and nearby living space.
