Kitchen Islands
Kitchen Design : Episode KDE-1105 -- More Projects »
Historically, tables were the center of kitchen activity. Today, these work horses have evolved into the extremely popular kitchen island. Easy to incorporate into virtually any style of kitchen, the possibilities for island design are endless. Host Joan Kohn joins design experts Mari F. Woods and Dalia Tamari of Dalia Kitchen Design, Inc. to learn about island features and options.
- The island connects the three main functional areas of the kitchen--the cleanup station, the cooking station and the storage station--or it may incorporate one or more of these stations.
- There should be 3’4" to 3’6" inches of space between the island and the outside edge of cabinets.
- Since an island is primarily a preparation area, to function well it should have electricity for ovens, warming drawers or refrigerator, and frequently a water source for sinks.
- Islands can be modified with different counter heights. The popular breakfast bar is often raised above the working area. A lowered surface for baking and chopping is an ergonomically sound choice.
- To make the island look different than the cabinetry and add color and interest, try using a different wood or the same wood with a different finish or color. Also use a different material for the island counter top. You might even try using two different materials for the counters, especially if the island has dual-height counters. Adding legs or feet makes the island look more like a piece of furniture, a popular trend for today’s kitchens.
- Stone, wood and steel are ideal choices for island countertops.
Guests Mari F. Woods
Kitchen Designer, Dalia Kitchen
One Design Center Place, Suite 643
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-482-2566
Fax: 617-482-2744
Dalia Tamari
Kitchen Designer, Dalia Kitchen Design
One Design Center Place
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-482-1566
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