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4 things to consider when choosing kitchen island units

Have you ever wondered why so many houses don’t have a kitchen island? If a house (especially the kitchen) is not planned correctly, chances are there is no room for the kitchen island. Some people just choose to do without it, but it’s probably the only way to accentuate a kitchen. It’s such a beautiful piece of furniture, and it would be perfect in any home, if you only knew how to get the most out of it. Here are 4 ways you can do it.

1. Think about what you are using it for.
Kitchen furniture is more than just tables to prepare a meal. Using a basic unit (kitchen island minus the appliances), you can place stools along the edge for an informal gathering. Or if you want to show off your culinary skills, you probably want to place a hob or oven in the center of the island with you in front of your audience. If you want a more traditional dinner, you can place your kitchen island with a low table at one end.

2. Think about space.
If you are building a new house, adding a kitchen island will not be a problem. However, if you are renovating your home and putting in a kitchen island unit for the first time, you will need to make sure that the electricity, gas, and water run under the floor. You also need to free up about 1 meter of space (around the island) to be able to open and close the cabinets. The great thing about this is that there are so many types of kitchen island units that you can choose from, in different colors and sizes, so you will find one to suit the space you have.

3. Think about the style.
Most kitchen cabinets are rectangular, but there are new designs that create different effects for your home. For example, it can be L-shaped with worktops set at different heights. One can already be an area to eat, while another can be made for cooking, washing dishes. For homes with limited space, homeowners can choose to use a curved unit. Of course, when you are designing the kitchen, you can use an island that is the same color as the rest of the kitchen or you can use a contrasting color to make it stand out.

4. Use lighting appropriately.
Now the lighting is more than functional, it is also decorative. Of course, since the kitchen is a work area, then you will want to have adequate lights on your countertop to avoid accidents. Then you can use track lights to clad the kitchen ceiling for lighting. And if you want to create a relaxed atmosphere, you can add a pendant light just above the kitchen island.

There are so many things you can do to get the most out of kitchen island units. Of course, the first step to success is first knowing what you want so that you can implement it once you’ve decided to renovate your home.

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