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Can you add the bar to an existing island?

7 years ago

We have a granite island and bar stools but no knee space. We really want to adapt it. Do you know, can you do this?
Thank you!

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Optimise Home
7 years ago
Yes a Joiner or kitchen maker should be able to adapt your island for you - this feature was part of the overall kitchen design, but it is something that should be simple to add to an existing island.
Oriel Williams thanked Optimise Home
Oriel Williams
Original Author
7 years ago
Great, thank you - we shall look into it!
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