Kitchen Island Leg Size
breelynne33
7 years ago
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I'm replacing my kitchen island legs for something bigger. Is there a standard ratio or formula for size of island vs. size of the legs? The island is very large at 4.5' x 7.5'. I'm leaning towards 6" D or 8"D. I tend to not like thin legs on large islands. I ordered 8" and I'm afraid they are way to big. Also, I'm going to add some trim. Please help me!
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Comments (15)Hello, we have a 2300mm x 1200mm island and 4 seats altogether in a right angle ( 2 on each side ). On the 1200mm side there are 2 seats so 600mm per person, on the 2300mm side there is 1400mm for the seating so 700mm per person ( but need to take into account of the corner ). The overhang is 300mm. The proportions seem fine. I guess it also depend in the depth of your cupboards underneath. Definitely don't have 5 seats in a row, they look nice in photos but it would be tricky to talk to each other. I only have a photo without the seats at the moment but we have since bought bar stools and the proportions do work, it's just that my island is currently too messy to take a photo :-). I'll try and take one in the morning with the bar stools in!...See MoreHelp with size for 4 seater kitchen island
Comments (5)Not due if you mean you want an island like this? 120 cm wide, 120cm length would be needed minimum just for the seating area side. That's assuming you would use a 60cm wide base unit in middle opening at side. Never saw anything like that to be honest. If you have island with seating on both sides you would need almost 2 m gap behind it if you were having units behind it so you could get by if someone was sitting at island...See MoreSize for kitchen island
Comments (15)If you have the space, definitely the first option, mine is 1200mm x 2300, I have no hob on island but it's definitely not too far to have conversation with someone on the other side :-). I'm just imagining it, if you have 900mm that is too close for guests sit, they won't have much space to put their drink down if the hob is right in front of them. Also it's a safety thing, if they are sitting down in front of you cooking they could potentially end up with oil on their face if it spits or having their face steamed lol. I'm not sure about having 4 seats in a row on the island, they do look nice in photos but what about when guests are sitting there and you're not cooking, everyone will be sitting in a row and it's hard to talk to people. I have 4 seats towards one end of the island, 2 on the one side and 2 on the other in a L shape, when I have people round, it's quite socialable as we can all see each other without turning our bodies or heads too much :-). Also as you have mentioned, lots of storage options in your first option. As clemfandan said, make sure you incorporate an overhang on the island on the seating area ( usually 300mm ) otherwise people will have no where to put their legs :-)...See MoreKitchen island size
Comments (10)If the room is big enough then i'd design the island with shallow depth units on the back and then an overhang (i always use dummy drawer line units for these especially if its a handleless door style so you can open the doors) and that would keep the island in proportion and not look to narrow (like it is now). But this also depends on the worktop you've chosen, as you have a howdens plan you are going to be limited to what howdens can supply and that might be why the howdens 'designer'/salesperson has designed the island like it is. You could start adding 300 units at each end, but you'd lose one seating position, the other option may be to have 'downstands' where the worktop carries on down to the floor, again depending on your worktop it may need to be a mitred joint, especially if you have a grain/pattern/edge profile. Even then if the room is big enough i'd still have shallow depth units for the extra storage and to make a real statement of the island also have the downstands, lots of quartz worktops are in jumbo sizes and these are 1400mm wide so your island could be upto 2400x1400 so you could easily have the post in the middle with a bit of careful planning....See Morebreelynne33
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7 years agoThis island is similar in proportion to yours, and I think it works:
I do think what sets apart islands like this from basic ones is the use of cabinet panels, apron trim, and a furniture-like base.breelynne33 thanked SammySammy
7 years agoYou might also find this helpful:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2015/08/29/10-luxury-details-for-your-kitchen-cabinets-and-island/
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7 years agoMy island was just installed in the past three months. Hope the pics help. I think it depends on what style you like and the look you are trying to achieve. I don't have turned legs but a finished edge.
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7 years agoThe toe kick area should not be indented. Also the color looks off. Think about going darker for the island, perhaps a dark grey from the granite? If $ is an issue, you might want to add bead board. It needs some "umph" or bedazzle - meaning some trim work to make it stand out from the cabinets is needed and that is what you are trying to do with the new posts but those posts won't get you where you want to be. Also I didn't see any electric outlets on the side which are required at least where I live. Here is what mine looks like head on. They always tell you to have an odd number of stools, but this was a retrofit so the island had to be installed in a space confined by steel beams on all sides and those were original to the house!
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7 years agoI think they are amazing! Added to the island with trim added all around to sides of cabinet.....really would chunk it up and work well with your oversized glass pendants...I do see some of the fronts of the drawers are flat you would need to add trim and repaint them so the kitchen is cohesive...I say why not! Isn't that what design is all about:)
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