Want a better kitchen island?
Space, task lighting and circulation – consider these some
of your top priorities when designing a kitchen
Whether you’re building new or fixing
up your existing kitchen, some design
decisions are more important than others
– especially when it comes to the kitchen
island.
Start with how the island fits into the
kitchen. The minimum space between the
island and the counters should be at least
90cm – any less and you’re going to struggle to
have two people working back to back.
If you’re set on a large island, perhaps
one with a stovetop and/or sink, consider
extending the island into the dining or
living room to avoid comprimising the
working room in kitchen.
Lighting can make or break a kitchen.
With the island, be sure to think about
light placement – you may find that your
current ceiling arrangement makes working
on the island difficult, by casting annoying
shadows. A three pendant light arrangment
is a great balance of style and functionality.
The same goes for ventilation. If your
cooktop is on your island, some sort of
ventilation option is a necessity to whisk
away steam. Options include downdraft
rangehoods, which rise up out of the
island, and ceiling or hanging rangehoods,
which sit suspended over the island.
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