5 ideas for kitchen island designs
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Sat 07 Mar 2020 08:25
As trends shift and design styles change, beautiful kitchen island designs are observing a comeback. Living spaces and dining spaces combos have become more common. As the trends shift towards modernism with clean, clear lines and large, open spaces, opening up your interior into a kitchen island design is more tempting than ever. We at Creatalog have curated a few tips to help you pick the best kitchen island design for your abode.
1. Size matters
It is often tempting to go for large kitchen islands. However, leaving too little space between the island counter and your kitchen counter will make working in the cooking space rather cramped and frustrating, especially when multiple people are cooking. Therefore, don’t feel too bad about picking a kitchen island layout smaller than originally planned. We recommend at least 36-48 inches of space. A living room dining room combo are bigger, and hence one can afford to be more liberal with the size of the island in these interiors.
2. Be smart with the utilities
Kitchen island designs suffer from extended periods of being idle if they don’t have any functionality apart from dining surfaces and seating. To make them more functional, consider installing a skin in the island (with a raised surface to hide it from the people sitting on the other end). Installing electric outlets can also boost functionality, letting one set up appliances on the island. Make the island as functional as possible to free up the cooking space and encourage frequent use of the island.
3. Choose between open or closed island designs
Larger interiors allow for islands to be closed, creating soft partitions between dining and cooking spaces. Smaller interiors look better with open islands, with elements to reduce visual weight of the island. Shelving along the island goes a long way towards making it feel less overpowering over the rest of the beautiful kitchen. Otherwise, some space under the counter to tuck the stools in works just as well.
4. Design around your needs
Before committing to a trendy design or a layout, always consider what the purpose of the space will be. For instance, if you love to bake, you’ll need large, open surfaces. If you want people to watch you cook, design the island such that you can face your audience while cooking and engage in conversation. If you often eat fruits and veggies, a sink on the island would make a perfect companion for you. Plan out your layout based on the functionality for a nuisance-free and beautiful kitchen experience.
5. Match your design style with the rest of your home
The kitchen island design should never stick out like a sore thumb. By its very nature, the island is going to be a focus of your beautiful kitchen, and possible your living space as well. Therefore, it needs to be what defines your theme and sets the trend for the rest of your house.
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Edited on Sat 18 Apr 2020 13:00