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People love food. No wonder. Kitchens often become a focal point in the home. You have your family in-and-out throughout the day, and your friends gather round to chat as you make a meal for them. We tend to usher everyone out into a more comfortable environment. But if the kitchen is so popular, you should go ahead and make it more functional and comfortable for everyone? A granite kitchen island can do just that.
Why an island? Well, granite kitchen islands can serve multiple purposes. An island adds space to your working area. You can even add an extra sink or move the cooktop for a second cooking zone. This configuration can make for a functional work space, but pull up a couple of stools, and you've also got an extra table. Kitchen islands can add storage space. You can customize your kitchen island to include cabinets, shelves, and drawers. Kitchen islands can be a visual barrier that separates the kitchen from the rest of the house. If your kitchen is visible from other rooms, a kitchen island can also serve as a visual distinction between rooms.
What should you look for in an island? You need to know how much room you have, including clearance for oven, dishwasher, and space for traffic. You need to decide what you want the kitchen island to do for you. Will it just be extra counter space with storage underneath? Or do you want to add a sink or cooktop? Think about where to place it. If you are moving the cooktop to the island, you may want to place it near the refrigerator, sink or primary countertops.
There are design choices to make as well. Square or rectangular islands are popular, especially when they include a cooktop or sink. If adding a cooktop, you might want to raise part of the countertop as an eating area to avoid splattering family or friends while cooking. If it will be more of an eating and prepping center, why not look into an oval or round island? Some people use the same materials and colors as the rest of the kitchen. But the island could also stand out a little with different color cabinets or a different countertop material such as granite. If you can't afford to do all of your countertops in a material like that, the island may be a perfect opportunity to use it.
You can use an island to create a great work flow in your kitchen. If you're having trouble with awkward angles or your kitchen is spacious and needs a little bridge in the middle, an island can smooth things over and add valuable work and storage space. You never know, the extra countertop may be a favorite spot to sip coffee in the morning. Consider adding an island to your kitchen.
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