kitchen island with sink

Kitchen Island With Sink - Flexibility In Design

A kitchen island with sink and fixtures installed gives rise to numerous kitchen design ideas and makes it easier to create that highly desirable 'triangle' of stove, refrigerator, and sink that kitchen design experts strive for.

Most kitchen islands with sink and fixtures qualify as work stations where some heavy-duty cooking and food preparation takes place, but nearly any large installed kitchen island can have a sink fitted into the island top, and some islands are already equipped with smaller bar-sinks for entertaining.

Everything PLUS The Kitchen Sink

A kitchen island with a sink installed is often equipped with durable preparation areas, electrical outlets, storage shelves and cabinets, warming areas, drop-leaf butcher blocks, and a host of other optional features.

Some are specifically designed for bar use and beverage service.

Some thought has to be given to the installation of an island that is fitted with a sink.

Plumbing will have to be installed, as well, and any electrical outlets should be grounded or have a trip mechanism since appliances will be near water.

Islands with sinks are available in numerous designs and styles - Contemporary, Modern Stylish, Traditional, Country and French Country, Avant Garde, Salon, and others are common.

Most residential kitchen islands with sinks are wooden - Northern Maple, Red Oak, Poplar, Birch, Pine, Ash, and exotic woods, some plantation grown, are commonly used, but many are stainless steel and resemble those found in commercial establishments.

Wood finishes are usually natural or oiled, stained or painted - some hand-painted or hand-rubbed; stainless is clear, painted or powder-coat.

Kitchen islands with already installed sinks have tops of granite, marble, soapstone, hardwood, stainless steel, or butcher block, but sinks can be installed fairly easily in any wood top island.

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