Marc Coan Designs http://marccoandesigns.com Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:33:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Kitchen Islands http://marccoandesigns.com/kitchen-islands/ http://marccoandesigns.com/kitchen-islands/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:33:14 +0000 MarcCoanDesigns http://marccoandesigns.com/?p=188 A Kitchen island and it’s cousin, the peninsula, can vastly expand the design potential and convenience of just about any kitchen.  Among the earliest islands were farm tables that gave cooks extra work surfaces and doubled as informal dining areas.  Today, a homeowner has the option of islands made of the same materials as the base cabinets and countertop for an integral look.  On the other hand, the latest trend is a freestanding look, with upper cabinets, base cabinets and countertop materials in a mix of materials and colors.

In this scenario, any free standing piece of furniture with at least one part standing at about counter or table height can function as an island.  Most homeowners prefer a piece that offers a combination of hidden storage and open shelves under the added work surface.  In a more high tech kitchen, the lower storage may also include a microwave drawer or refrigerated drawers.

 

When trying to decide if your current kitchen can accommodate an island, keep NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) guidelines in mind:  42” between countertops for one cook and 48” between countertops for multiple cooks.

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