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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.