Making The Most Of Your Bespoke Kitchen Island

18 Mar Making The Most Of Your Bespoke Kitchen Island

It is fair to say that one of the most popular and long-lasting kitchen trends is the kitchen island and they have been incorporated into bespoke kitchen designs for decades now. Commonly, homeowners assume that if they don’t have a large open plan kitchen then they’re unable to have an island, but this really isn’t the case and they tend to be suitable in the vast majority of spaces, especially if you work closely with an experienced kitchen designer on a layout. 

Not only do kitchen islands look amazing and give the space a focal point, but they are really functional too and there are a number of different ways that you can use this addition to the room to your advantage. If you’re interested in revamping your kitchen and you’re intrigued by kitchen islands and the various ways they can be used, below we have looked into some of the best ways to make the most of having one. 

Use the kitchen island as a dining table 

This is probably one of the most common uses for a kitchen island and many specifically design their kitchen to double up as a dining room. When you have an island, you won’t necessarily need to have a dining table too and simply investing in some comfortable bar stools will provide you with the perfect place to enjoy all of your meals. Depending on the size and design of your bespoke kitchen island, you may easily be able to seat 5 or 6 people at it as a table. 

Use the kitchen island as a storage solution 

A huge percentage of homeowners will use their kitchen island for additional storage and you really can incorporate so many different storage solutions into this part of your bespoke kitchen design. Whether you have a shaker style or contemporary kitchen, you can have cupboards, drawers and shelves under your island worktop and this can prevent the need for storage elsewhere. Of course, it will help you to keep your new kitchen neat and tidy too. 

Use the kitchen island as a place to cook 

Many homeowners don’t realise that it is possible to have your kitchen island as a fully functional place to cook as well. You can have both your oven and your hob installed into your island if you’d like, so you can free up some space elsewhere and you can get some beautifully designed extractor fan hoods these days. It is becoming more and more common for homeowners to have appliances built into their kitchen island. 

Use the kitchen island as a sociable area

If you don’t necessarily have an intended use in mind for your kitchen island but this room has always been a sociable space in your home, then a bespoke kitchen designer might recommend that you simply use it as somewhere for family and friends to gather around. You could always have your coffee machine on your kitchen island or even have a wine fridge built into the design, so it is then the perfect place to catch up with loved ones. 

Use the kitchen island as an additional worktop

When you don’t have much room elsewhere in your kitchen, an island makes a brilliant worktop and it can be a convenient place for you to chop food. It is likely that your kitchen island will be much more spacious than the worktops you have against the walls, so it tends to be more useful than other locations for food preparation. You may even be able to have your kitchen sink installed on your island too and this is something you should explore further. 

Finding bespoke kitchen designers in Oxfordshire

There is no arguing that a kitchen island is the perfect addition to any bespoke kitchen design and it is undeniably worthwhile incorporating one into your design when revamping your kitchen. Any of the ideas mentioned above are a brilliant way to make the most of having an island too and no matter how you decide to use this additional worktop area, you can guarantee that you will thank yourself for installing a kitchen island. 

Should you require the assistance of a bespoke kitchen designer in Oxfordshire when revamping this space, be sure to contact us here at Abingdon Bathrooms & Kitchens. We offer a free design service to our customers and we will gladly help you bring your kitchen design ideas to life. Not only can we help with the bespoke design, but we can also assist with your kitchen installation too, so we are the only company you need for this home improvement project.