According to kitchen remodelers, adding an island in your kitchen can do wonders for the room. Not only does it give your kitchen a focal point, it gives you a new area to prepare meals and dine. However, if you’re installing a kitchen island, there are a few design mistakes that you should try to avoid.
These include:
- Poor lighting. When you’re installing an island in your kitchen, you need to ensure that you have enough lighting focused on the island. This is especially important if you intend to use the island for food preparation. A trio of pendant lights should be enough to boost illumination over your new kitchen island.
- Obstructing workflow. As much as possible, avoid cutting into the work triangle of your kitchen: the sink, stove and fridge. Otherwise, your efficiency could be affected. To effectively place an island in your kitchen, don’t hesitate to turn to kitchen remodeling experts like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Central Texas for assistance.
- Adding too many seats. As mentioned before, you can turn your kitchen island into a dining area apart from using it for food prep. Just add a few chairs around the island. However, some homeowners tend to cram in too many seats. This can make diners bump into each another as they eat, creating an awkward experience. Avoid this by spacing all chairs at least 24 inches apart.
- Making the island too big or too small. When you’re installing an island in your kitchen, avoid making it too big. A disproportionately large island can make your kitchen feel a bit too cramped. Likewise, you should avoid making it too small. Otherwise, it will be hard to get good use from the island. With this in mind, be sure to consult an expert kitchen remodeler to help you decide on the right size of your kitchen island.
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