Page 10 - Kitchens a Monthly Newsletter curated by Rohit

Islands are an essential part of any larger kitchen layout, increasing counter space, storage space,
and eating space as well as offering a visual focal point for the kitchen area. Serving a variety of

functions, they can be designed in a variety of different ways, with some incorporating stools or
chairs, sinks, drawers, or even dishwashers and microwaves. To determine which elements to

include and how to arrange them, designers must determine the main purpose or focus of the
island. Will it primarily serve as a breakfast bar, a space to entertain guests, an extension of the
kitchen, or as something else? And with this function in mind, how should it enhance the kitchen

workflow vis-à-vis the rest of the area? Below, we enumerate some of essential factors of kitchen

island design.