If you think that kitchen islands are a modern design element, you should know that the first kitchen islands in this country date back to the colonial era. Up to present day, the tradition of the kitchen island continues, with the look of freestanding furniture and a style all its own.
Today’s island displays colors, materials, and design flourishes that distinguish it from surrounding wall cabinets, making it a kitchen focal point. When designing a kitchen island for your home, think about function first. A basic freestanding “storage island” provides counter and cabinet space without expensive sinks and appliances, while a “prep-and-wash island” incorporates a sink to provide a major work area. Be sure to size your island properly.
Most islands have a side devoted to cooking and a side devoted to eating, but what will your particular needs be? Will you use it for prep work, cooking, cleaning, eating or entertaining? Or will you use it for everything, including homework and house projects? If you want appliances and sinks in your island, you’ll need more space. For more information, please call QUALITY HOME CENTER. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover and are proud to be the largest dealer in South Jersey! Our hours are weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HINT: A “work island” is styled after a vintage work table, with a see-through design and open shelves to help reduce its visual mass.
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