#Kitchen Islands vs Peninsulas: The Low Down

Room Size

Size Matters

In a bigger kitchen islands are ideal for adding a bit of ‘wow’ factor, as well as being highly functional. The bigger the kitchen the larger and more complex the island can be, as it won’t overwhelm the rest of the room. However, one important thing to consider is the practicality of a very large island how will you clean the middle of it? If you’re combining work surface and seating on the island how far will the distance between the two be? A very large island will put guests sitting a long way from the preparation area and make them feel isolated, which is not the intent of purposefully including an area for guests in the kitchen. Aesthetically a large expanse of island can also look very uninspiring. In all cases, for large islands it is a good idea to mix up materials, colours, and levels to keep it visually appealing as well as practical.

In addition, large kitchens can also take unusual shaped islands. As we specialise in curved cabinetry. rather than a standard square or rectangle, why not opt for an ‘S’, ‘U’ or oval shaped island? Something which is bespoke and unusual such as this is bound to be an eye catching feature.

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