Kitchen island

sarahmccann72

7 years ago

Does anyone think I would have room for a kitchen island in my kitchen or would I just be walking around it???

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7 years ago

You may be able to fit one in horizontally in front of the Hob area, but I think you'd need to move the Table and Chairs down further away from the Island.

Try and do the big cardboard box thing, or even a large sheet of something. Place it on the floor in different positions, see if you like / dislike walking round it, or if it makes the otherwise spacious kitchen seem crowded?

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jamiethepony
7 years ago
I think the general rule of thumb is to leave 1m clearance around an island. maybe mark one up on the floor and see what you think. another option may be to replace the table with worktop and stools under for more flexibility.
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Yes, it's the norm to leave 1m clearance around an island as stated above.

It look's like you will have space and as for walking around it - there will always be an element of that but you need to weigh up why you want it? Is there something you feel is missing or do you think you need it aesthetically.

It's hard to tell from the photo but it think it would add to space and give a much better feel - dividing the space into areas.

I hope this helps and would love to see how it turns out.

All the best, Gina
kelly tanner
7 years ago
Could you please take a picture of the other side of the room with the dining table in it so we can see the full space you have.
sarahmccann72
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7 years ago
This is the other side
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The Lighting Company
7 years ago
I love wallpaper and splash back. Don't forget a fabulous pendant to drop down over the island!! lighting Company
LTS
7 years ago
Is there room to have the table next to the island? Like this:
sarahmccann72
Original Author
7 years ago
Maybe Lts never thought of that
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Artichoke
7 years ago
Before spending the money, mock something up in MDF or cheap board. 1m off each elevation and see what happens!
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sarahmccann72
Original Author
7 years ago
Would you recommend that shape for my kitchen??
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OnePlan
7 years ago
From the look of your photos - the floor space is about 3.1m between radiator wall and sink run - so if you did have an island of 900mm wide, to add the table at the end like LTS suggested I'd suggest you leave a 1.2m space on the sink and DW side and a 1m walk through on the radiator wall - but just as long as you realise it won't be central to your cooker hood !
If this is a two chef kitchen - then I'd say try to leave 1.2m space between the hob and the end of the island too.
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Broadway Bespoke Kitchens
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We would prefer to come and see your kitchen as each space is different. Until we are in your space we wouldn't be able to say that this one would be the right one or if we should design you something else.
Bambi T
7 years ago
Or how about a peninsular? Like have an island but join it to the bit next to your sink, making your kitchen U-shaped.... Couple of bar stools on the other side..... Voila
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Ink Architecture
7 years ago
Looking at the cupboard arrangement, it looks like you have about 3.6m depth to play with. Be aware that you may want to rehang your door into the kitchen on the other side. Consider the door swing when planning the island. I would recommend a little more than 1m around the island if you can afford it, but also make sure that you main passage through the kitchen remains larger so people are not naturally directed around the island. If you have 3.6m, I'd recommend 1.1m from unit to unit, 1.0m island, and 1..5m from island to wall/door.
boundsgreener
7 years ago
Or how about one on casters to give you flexibility? We have one like this http://www.hartsofstur.com/acatalog/Lambourn_Three_Drawer_Stainless_Steel_Top_Kitchen_Trolley.html#SID=975 but there are many different styles. Just read the reviews and make sure the locking mechanism is heavy duty so that the island doesn't move when you chop and prep stuff. This one is perfect for our kitchen and you can whack stuff with a cleaver and it still doesn't move!

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