The kitchen island is fully functional, and it also becomes an important place to increase family interaction. During dinner and cooking, it is no longer that one person is busy in the kitchen, and others are playing in the living room, but to increase the communication and activities between people, chatting with friends and family, this is what the kitchen should be. In some ways, cooking can also be a happy fun.
The traditional island design will make people think that only big houses can do island design, but it is not the case!
1. Island is the all-rounder of the kitchen
①.Increase the operating space of the countertop
A central island kitchen cabinet can provide at least 1.5 times more kitchen operation space. It can integrate the stove-top, sink, storage and conditioning space. In addition, it can distinguish the stove-top and make a single western kitchen, oven, water purifier, and baking supplies. It’s all here. Those who like to cook Western food, bake and simple dishes will like it even more.
②. Expanded storage space
The bottom of the central island can be made into a drawer or a unit cabinet, which can store various dishes purchased because of its good looks, as well as various electrical appliances. It looks cleaner and tidy.
③. Combined with the dining table to become a multi-functional island
In addition to storage and operation table, the island can also do its own function – dining table. If you are busy at ordinary times, you can cook and work alone, drink tea during the day, drink and chat at night, and it is also very good to accompany each other.
④. The field of vision is excellent
Using an island instead of a wall, as a partition, the kitchen and living room have better light and a more spacious vision. Compared with a single wall in a traditional kitchen, the island can also strengthen the connection between emotions.
2. For small units, island design is more important
According to the introduction of the above 4 functions, you will find that small spaces need more open kitchens.
Every inch of space in a small apartment should not be wasted. You can confirm the kitchen appliances you want to buy before customizing the kitchen cabinets, measure the size, and customize the size just right. Every home appliance is built-in, invisible and beautiful.
If you often use an island as a dining table, it is best to hollow out the bottom of the table to leave a place for your feet, which will make you more comfortable when sitting. For three meals a day and daily baking, only the kitchen cabinet console is not enough, and the small island is just right as an auxiliary console. Compared with ordinary tables and chairs, the island is used as the main dining table, which is very convenient to scrub, not afraid of wet or hot, and is very resistant to construction.
3. How to choose the island?
①.What material is good for the island?
In fact, there are not too many restrictions on the material of the island, and choosing the right material for the island will add a lot to the interior space.
Quartz stone countertop. The advantage is that it is not afraid of scratches, good heat resistance, seamless splicing, and no radiation. It is recommended that you do not choose pure white, which is easier to penetrate oil.
A more metallic island. Like stainless steel, it is more environmentally friendly, has a long service life, is durable, easy to clean, and always shines as new.
The solid wood island is the first choice for more charm and texture. It is matched with wooden floors, but the counter-tops may crack and mold after using for a long time, but it is better than the appearance, so be prepared when installing!
②.How to use it right above the island?
The most common island + lighting is to set lighting directly above the island, you can choose track lights or thin line chandeliers.
The island + kitchen cabinet has the habit of collecting cups, dishes and other tableware, you can make a transparent custom glass display cabinet, which is very eye-catching.
The island + hanging cabinet extends the hanging rod from the ceiling, with hooks, to store the kitchenware and food three-dimension-ally.
