A kitchen island is basically a freestanding, independently-powered piece of kitchen furniture that’s placed below a kitchen counter to supplement the available countertop space. An island can be made in virtually any design, but basically the core idea is the same: extra countertop and kitchen space are gained by the application of individual countertops and kitchen cabinet in Orange that complement each other. When planning your kitchen design, consider what you’ll be using the kitchen for – will your island block out the floor or will it be used for chopping knives? Will the island be an extension of the kitchen dining area, or does it have its own purpose? It all comes down to your kitchen design and what you prefer.

Another option to consider is whether you want a full kitchen island, a semi-countertop/full kitchen island, or a wall-mounted kitchen island. Full kitchen islands can be very elaborate designs featuring fully-countertop kitchen cabinetry on every side with two levels of storage on the top and bottom. Some semi-countertop kitchen islands are also fully-countertop but have lower storage levels on the bottom, just like a full-sized kitchen island. Wall-mounted kitchen islands, on the other hand, can only be installed on the wall; there are no freestanding options to mount it on the counter. All of these can be achieved by seeking the help of kitchen remodeling companies in Aliso Viejo.

Since kitchen islands come in a variety of shapes and sizes, consider how much room you have to work with. You don’t want to buy an overly-large kitchen island that won’t fit where you want it to go. Similarly, it’s important not to get an under-counter sink with a kitchen island. Under-counter sinks will create more working area, but an over-counter sink will obstruct the kitchen island from getting at the water.

If you want to learn more about kitchen islands, check out the infographic below from Mr Cabinet Care:

James Montano