Have I Got Space for an Island?

The most common request from customers, with regard to their new kitchen design, is for an island. Island’s have easily become the must have feature for anyone embarking on a new kitchen project - particularly with kitchen becoming the social hub and centre piece of the home.

Regardless of design style, finish or colour, islands - in today’s multifunctional kitchen spaces can fulfil many requirements. They not only provide additional storage and useful worktop space, but also, they can provide a home for additional appliances and sinks as well as breakfast bar / informal dining arrangements.

Within todays larger open plan - dining spaces, the island can be the hub of social interaction - with a breakfast bar or integrated table dining design with the island acting as the visual divide between the cooking and socialising zones.

Ideally, you need at least 1 metres space between all sides of the island and walls or furniture opposite. This might sound like a large gap; however, when a cabinet door is fully opened - particularly drop down doors of integrated dishwashers, its surprising how much space is required.

If there isn’t the space BUT you like the idea of a breakfast bar don’t panic! Homeinsites design flexibility means that there are other options we could consider. For example, a peninsular type arrangement or even a mobile island that can be wheeled out of the way - are ideas that might be possible. Homeiniste’s bespoke manufacturing service also means that curved, tapered or even extra narrow concepts can be produced to make an island in a tight or difficult space work.