small kitchen islands

Small Kitchen Islands - Little Can Be Very Large, Indeed

Small kitchen islands generously prove the point that every little bit counts.

In this case, a small kitchen island really counts. Interior decorators emphasize the importance of including an island in the floor plan because kitchen islands naturally become the focal point of the design and the activity center of family and guests.

Even small islands have a big presence.

Changes in lifestyle and in open-space home design have made kitchens with islands very popular.

80% of home buyers either desire or believe it essential to include an island when they design their kitchens, according to a National Association of Home Builders survey.

Two Can Be Better Than One

Existing kitchens with little space, or that have floor plans and traffic patterns that limit the work area, benefit greatly by having a small island in the kitchen.

Often, there is no better way to achieve that highly-desirable workspace 'triangle' between the refrigerator, stove, and sink than to install a small island that frees up the work area.

Small islands are especially useful in kitchens with large floor plans or odd-shaped dimensions or in open-space eating areas in apartments or condominiums, particularly where two small islands can be arranged efficiently when one large island can not.

Small islands are available in a style to meet nearly every taste including contemporary, hip, traditional and country styles.

They might include cabinets, drawers, wine racks, utensil racks, and other options, and they can often be customized or custom-made.

Working surfaces can be wood block, stainless steel, granite, marble, or ceramic tile, and the framework or cabinetry is often made from oak, cherry, beech, maple, or other woods and sometimes in combination with glass and/or stainless steel or copper sheathing; some are entirely metal.

Finishes are usually natural or oiled wood, painted color or powder-coat. Knobs and other hardware are usually standard, but there's nothing stopping you from choosing your own.

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