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Designing a Kitchen Island

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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.

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Sizing
The size of the kitchen island is extremely important for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Thus, an island should have at least four

feet of space around it on each side, leaving enough room for appliances to open and for people to walk comfortably through the area.