Kitchen With Island

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A kitchen with an island features a central, independent block. As a space for preparation, cooking, eating, or storage: the island is the convivial heart of an open-plan kitchen.

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A kitchen with a central island is an ideal configuration for creating a friendly preparation, cooking, and dining area. This multifunctional element will allow you to optimize the space of your open-plan kitchen. You can install practical storage, a hob, or even a sink to facilitate your daily tasks. Choose durable and trendy materials such as wood, marble, or granite to adorn your island. Depending on your decorative style, opt for clean lines for a contemporary look or more traditional finishes for a warm atmosphere. Feel free to integrate high stools to make this space a true place for sharing and conviviality at the heart of your home. Your kitchen with an island will then become the nerve center of your home, perfect for entertaining family and friends.

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The kitchen with island has a central block. Preparation, cooking and dining area: the heart of the open-plan kitchen.

The island with 90-120 cm clearance all around. Hob + hood for the social cook, sink for practicality. Living room side with stools for the bar.

Pitfall: an island in a too-small kitchen that blocks circulation. Minimum area: 15 m² for a comfortable island kitchen.

A kitchen with an island offers more workspace and storage, facilitates circulation, and creates a friendly space for meals or discussions. The island can also serve as a bar or buffet.

The size of the island depends on the area of your kitchen. For a medium-sized kitchen, an island of about 2 meters long by 1 meter wide is ideal. Make sure to leave enough circulation space around the island.

The island worktop can be made of wood, natural stone (granite, marble), quartz, or stainless steel. Choose a durable, easy-to-maintain material that suits your kitchen.

You can install a sink or a hob directly on the island, which allows you to have everything you need within reach. Be sure to leave enough space around for comfortable use.

Appropriate lighting is essential for a kitchen with an island. You can install pendant lights above the island, recessed spotlights, or wall lights. The goal is to effectively illuminate the workspace.