Do You have Ideas About Getting a Kitchen Island?

Do You have Ideas About Getting a Kitchen Island?

If you’re the main cooking person in your family, then you no doubt spend countless hours preparing food in the kitchen. Have you ever considered giving yourself more space by installing a kitchen island? You’ve no doubt seen a lot of kitchens that have islands installed and you may have even gone so far as to wonder how it would be to have your own.

Well, as designers and installers of kitchens, we’ve heard a lot of feedback from those who use them on a daily basis and we can report that there are:

Efficiency Gains

If you’re aware of the kitchen work triangle, then you’ll know that one of these is the preparation area. The other two areas are the stove and the refrigerator. By putting an island into your kitchen in the right place, then you can keep the movement between these three points very fluid. You won’t need to go all over your kitchen and back and forth in order to prepare your meals, you’ll save both your own energy and time.

Enhanced Storage

One of the biggest advantages of having a kitchen island is that of extra storage. Not only does it look fantastic, but it is highly practical. Many of our clients ask for both large and small storage areas in their kitchen islands. They can store larger cooking pots and pans in one area, and then use the smaller areas for utensils such as knives and other tools that are commonly used in preparation of meals.

Upgraded Kitchen Décor

There is no doubt that adding a kitchen island gives the average kitchen a complete facelift. It upgrades the look and can add many dollars onto the value of your home. Often the island is the first section of the kitchen that is seen by a visitor, and it is often the most commented upon element. Adding a kitchen island is likely to leave your kitchen with a completely different look and feel.

You may decide upon a stainless steel practical look or that of the more rustic butcher block style. Elegance comes from using a marble or granite working surface. Pewter or copper will deliver a more country feel.

A kitchen island makes a beautiful addition to any modern home. Our last advice is to do your research well so that you know exactly which options you have available to you. You’ll be able enhance your kitchen and/or house value for years to come.