{"id":11654,"date":"2017-09-19T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=11654"},"modified":"2018-04-02T14:06:49","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T12:06:49","slug":"house-essentials-kitchen-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/house-essentials-kitchen-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Functionality And Creativity: How to Choose a Kitchen Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house; families often spend a lot of time in the kitchen. And the kitchen island is one of the most important items in the kitchen. So how do you choose a kitchen island?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A kitchen island can provide extra seating and extra storage, as well as enhancing traffic flow.<\/p>\n

That is why a kitchen island is a valuable addition to any kitchen. Why don\u2019t you take the chance and add more uniqueness and style along with functionality?<\/p>\n

Here are some helpful ideas to help you choose a kitchen island.<\/p>\n

Get creative<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Get<\/p>\n

Think outside the box when you choose a kitchen islands. A lot of different items and pieces of furniture can be converted into kitchen islands.<\/p>\n

Anything from an antique dresser to a sleek stainless steel lab table can be converted into kitchen islands. Repurposing antique furniture also adds timeless character and rich personality to your kitchen.<\/p>\n

So do not limit your options, if you cannot find anything you like, make your own unique kitchen island.<\/p>\n

Add some color<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

You do not have to stick to traditional design rules and paint your island the exact same color as your kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n

You can choose to paint your kitchen island a color that contrasts with the rest of your kitchen cabinets, or try a different finish or a fun pattern on your island.<\/p>\n

If you find the idea of an all-over color overwhelming, you can just add some color through the island top.<\/p>\n

Add extra seating<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

Seating does not have to be a permanent feature of your kitchen island, but it is always an extra benefit to having an island.<\/p>\n

If you want to incorporate seating into your island, try to work around the size and shape of your kitchen. If you have a long, narrow kitchen for example, seating may work better at the end of your island.<\/p>\n

Or if your kitchen is too small, you may want to consider adding foldable chairs to the side of your kitchen island to use for additional seating only when needed.<\/p>\n

If you are using your island for extra seating space, consider a comfortable seating height. Be sure to provide at least 12-inches of knee room for seating.<\/p>\n

All-in-one island<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"All-in-one<\/p>\n

You might not think that placing your entire kitchen in your island is a good idea, but it can be a fun option for a modern kitchen. It can be very practical for small spaces, and it works especially well in an open plan area.<\/p>\n

This type of kitchen plan creates a sleek elegant look that can be surprisingly functional.<\/p>\n

Experiment with shape<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Experiment<\/p>\n

Who said that a kitchen island must be rectangular?<\/p>\n

It can be any shape you want it to be, an oval or even a circle if that would work best with your kitchen design.<\/p>\n

If you think a traditional square or rectangle will hinder the traffic flow in your kitchen try something else.<\/p>\n

If you are worried about trying a peculiar shape you can cut the shape first using construction paper to give it a trial run, place it on the floor and see how it looks.<\/p>\n

Add extra storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

Try to choose a kitchen island that provides a lot of storage space, or add space to your current one!<\/p>\n

If your kitchen island offers limited storage space, do not let that bother you; you can always add more storage if you want to. For instance you can add hooks, hanging baskets or spice racks to create more storage options.<\/p>\n

Add some wheels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

To add more flexibility to a small kitchen, choose a kitchen island on wheels instead of a traditional built-in version.<\/p>\n

A kitchen island on wheels gives you more room, it can be pushed this way or that whenever you need more space.<\/p>\n

For more kitchen design tips see also:<\/h3>\n

A culinary oasis: How to design an outdoor kitchen?<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Best Tips For A Successful Kitchen Remodel<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Small kitchen design: 7 Ways To Make A Small Kitchen Feel Grand<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n

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