When planning your new kitchen, you really mustn’t overlook the possibility of a kitchen island, as it can add an incredible amount of value from both an aesthetic and a practical point of view. If you have enough space to make it happen, we think it’s definitely worth going for. Why do we think so?
Extra storage space
It’s clear that a kitchen island gives you more worktop space, but many people don’t realise just how much it can also increase the storage capacity of their kitchen. With clever planning, you can enjoy extra drawers and cupboards, which are not only very practical but also make a difference to the overall look. This means you don’t have to clutter up the worktop with all sorts of bits and bobs; you can hide them away, as everything will have its own place. This will make your kitchen look tidier and more spacious.
Extra seats
Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way, but if you’d like to, and you’ve got enough space, you could even sit around the kitchen island with your family or friends. It can be ideal for meals of any size, or even for chatting with friends over a glass of good wine. So if you have a kitchen island, it’s essentially like having an extra table, or, depending on your lifestyle, you could even use it to replace your dining table.
Children love it too
Children really love things that are a bit out of the ordinary; for many of them, it’s exciting to sit around a kitchen island instead of a table. It can also be brilliant when you’re cooking something and your little one asks for help with their homework, as whilst you’re busy in the kitchen, they can sit right next to you and ask you straight away if they get stuck on anything. Wouldn’t it be lovely to spend the afternoons together like that?
Versatility
There are countless ways to make use of your kitchen island. You could, for example, give it a fixed, regular function for everyday use, but if the occasion arises, you can simply adapt it to suit the purpose. For example, it makes the perfect bar for an evening of cocktails, or you can use it as a buffet table when entertaining friends. What’s more, did you know that mobile kitchen islands exist? Although you can’t use them for certain functions – you can’t build a sink or an oven into them – their flexibility means they can still be a brilliant addition to your kitchen.
Simply beautiful
A kitchen island, if designed properly, is undeniably striking and stylish, and it also helps to make your kitchen feel more airy. It can even enhance the sense of space in the room, despite the fact that it actually takes up extra space. In an open-plan flat, for example, you can use it to highlight the kitchen or, conversely, to separate it off.
