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Kitchen islands have been
part of kitchen design since the medieval times, where
cooks used a large worktable to do preparation work for
making meals. Having a custom kitchen island in your
home will make your kitchen more functional and
comfortable. When you choose a kitchen island, you’ll
need to pick a design and size that are appropriate for
your kitchen space and your needs.
Kitchen islands serve several purposes in the home.
While they, of course, function as a good place for doing
prep work, kitchen islands also make a good gathering area
for friends and family. A kitchen island can even serve as
additional eating space.If you are
planning your own custom kitchen island, there are a few
considerations that you need to address. Keep in mind that
kitchen islands work best in larger kitchens that have an L,
U, or G layout shape. Using a kitchen island in a kitchen
that is too small is a sure way to make the kitchen a
terrible place to be. Small to medium sized kitchens can
benefit from the use of kitchen cart for extra workspace,
rather than a full-sized kitchen island.
Kitchen islands with a cook top need
to include a ventilation hood to reduce smoke and cooking
odors. A range hood should extend at least three inches
beyond the cook top on each side so it can properly remove
all smoke. Besides a cook top, another popular choice for
kitchen island additions is a second sink. You should choose
a kitchen island sink that is deep enough to wash large pots
and pans. It should also include a garbage disposal so it
can be used as a prep sink for vegetables and fruits.
Countertop materials for your kitchen island should
coordinate with the rest of your kitchen, but it doesn’t
have to match exactly. Countertops of butcher block, granite
and marble are all popular selections for kitchen islands.
By Jason Albright |
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