Add Storage and Cabinetry:
Extra Seating:
If your kitchen is lacking storage areas, a kitchen island may solve your problem. With the option of additional drawers, pull out shelves, and cabinets, the island is an extension to your existing kitchen. Ever thought you didn’t have enough room for recycling bins? Under a kitchen island makes a great accessible space because it doesn’t interfere with the main preparation area of the rest of the kitchen.
A kitchen island can act as informal dining area for the kids or it can act as additional seating when entertaining. Being able to chat with your family or guests is always an advantage while cooking and preparing meals. Even if your kitchen is small, a counter extension into the adjacent room can act as an island. Whether your space can seat two or six, it’s always a plus to be able to seat more people.
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If you think a kitchen island is just for show, you now have legitimate reasons why your kitchen can benefit from one. From storage to additional seating, any sized home will love the versatility a kitchen
Perfect for Kids:
Adds Versatility:
Whether they're completing homework or pitching in to help make dinner, a kitchen island is a great place for kids to feel part of the action and be in close eye view. Another option for kitchen islands is to place kids' height amenities like a microwave and refrigerated drawer in reach. For after-school snacks and Saturday morning early breakfasts, amenities that the kids can feel independent using are a good idea for some households.
Need extra counter space and at other times need more floor space? A movable kitchen island offers more room when you and your friends want to cook a huge meal and each person takes a section of the kitchen to prepare. Once your meal is complete, roll your kitchen island out of the way for added space. Movable islands are ideal for smaller kitchens that need the best of both worlds.
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