island hob size decision
Louise West
2 years ago
I have a 2.4m x 1.2m island and struggling to decide on hob size. What size would be usually recommended for an island of this size? The kitchen designer had included for 60cm but wondered if this would look out of proportion on the island size as all the ones I’ve seen in showrooms are always bigger. Does anyone have a 60cm hob on an island this size?
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