Kitchen islands are a great feature that many people want to have designed into their new kitchen, whether it’s for a new build or remodel. Kitchen Islands come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the size of the room itself. They offer additional storage and countertop space, as well as a great way of adding seating. Especially if the home does not have an area within the kitchen for a table and chairs.
Creating a table area with a kitchen island takes up less footprint, especially when space is tight. Many remodels are blowing out walls to not only open the home up but to be able to add an island for the features mentioned above. Larger homes typically have a formal dining room space for entertaining, but smaller homes may not, and families nowadays are a lot more casual about dining together. Let’s face it; eating at a fancy table with place settings, centerpieces and the like is slowly fading away. For some busy households, having everyone present for a meal may be the exception and not the norm, and having a table and chairs doesn’t make sense for their lifestyle. They forego the extra furniture to maximize the cabinets and prep space.
Enter the island that is also the kitchen table. Below we have 10 of our favorite island designs featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry that also act as the in-kitchen table for more casual meals and gatherings, and they don’t take up additional space that a table and chairs would. Each one is unique in style, shape, and size, but all look great!
Should A Kitchen Island Have Seating? Experts' Tips And Warnings |
The kitchen below offers seating for 6 at the main island, which is adjacent to the living space of this home remodel.
This kitchen island design features a large table island with seating for 5 and cabinets in Dura Supreme’s Weathered Finish. Thoughtful details were put into the legs and back of the island under the countertop.
This kitchen features two islands, with the second island acting as a table for easy meals and gathering, as well as adding an additional prep space and storage.
Standard Bar Height Or Kitchen Counter Height
The photos below are another great example of enlarging the kitchen space and using the kitchen island for table seating adjacent to the living space.
This kitchen remodel opted for the two-tone look as well as large double islands, with one of them acting as the in-kitchen table seating, giving them ample storage and work surfaces.
This contemporary design incorporates the raised table with the kitchen island, keeping the continuity of the sleek design and the open concept.
Island Hopping: How The Kitchen Island Is Replacing The Kitchen Table — Allthingshome.ca
This traditional kitchen design features the table as part of the island, keeping the seating foot print small so there is more room for living space.
Oops! I know I said 10 Kitchen Island Tables, but I found another one that I wanted to share. (sorry, not sorry!) Below is an island table design in this beautiful contrasting kitchen. The striking wood table top adds a touch of warmth, and is elevated, lipping over the island top to create two levels.
Creating a kitchen island that is also a table can be an economical way of designing a kitchen. It helps to open up the space and offers you more storage and prep area while having casual seating within the kitchen. Not only that, you don’t have to worry about making room for an additional table and chairs, which have a larger footprint. For some families, this type of island design works better, so always look at your options and what needs are important to you.
Kitchen Island With Seating: Design Tips And Ideas
So, which design above is your favorite? They are all beautiful designs and offer great ideas for anyone looking to incorporate the island and kitchen table together. For more inspiration, you can check out our Inspiration Gallery here or speak to a Dura Supreme Cabinetry dealer near you.
Stacey Lindstrom is the National Training Manager for Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Stacey has a degree in interior design and over 25 years in the kitchen and Bath industry. She has worked in all kinds of business platforms, from small dealers to online design and sales, and has worked with 20.20 Design software since 1997. Her first venture working with Dura Supreme Cabinets was way back in 1995, creating hand drawings for a dealer showroom. In the last 10 years, she has had her work showcased on episodes of Kitchen Crashers and Bath Crashers, as well as season 15 of Big Brother. As much as she loves designing spaces for clients, Stacey enjoys training and educating on product and design as well, and draws from her own expertise as well us blunders over the years to help Dura Supreme and its dealers.Ah, kitchen island design. If you’re remodeling your home, it’s the perfect time to make a big design change in your kitchen layout. Out of a whole WORLD of ways to incorporate islands into kitchen designs, which seating option should you go with? Will you like it? Feeling a little trepidation, maybe?
Don’t worry—you’re in luck, because we curated our favorite kitchen island design and countertop seating ideas. Read on to find out our top 3 picks! Plus, get some inspiration from kitchen remodel projects that we created from design through construction.
Height For Kitchen Island — Make It A Bar Or A Counter?
First, it’s a space saver. Kitchen islands inherently add storage and preparation space, and an overhang allows stools to fit neatly under the countertop.
Secondly, an extension is a nice way to keep an island design clean and simple—it doesn’t break up the view in a room. Instead, you have a smooth, wide countertop to gaze lovingly at.
In the example above, quartzite countertops pairs nicely with a set of low, black stools, leaving the view unimpeded across the kitchen, all the way from the breakfast nook to the aisle.
Take A Seat At The New Kitchen Table Island
Sometimes, you just don’t want to climb up onto a stool. If this sounds like you, then lowering the countertop height is most likely a good idea for your kitchen island design.
The kitchen pictured above was part of an entire Modern home remodel. Note the floating overhang that extends from the peninsula island.
Another common seating design is creating a higher countertop space. The height would typically be around 42” high, and you would need a taller stool.
Dining Table Kitchen Island
And, if space allows, you could keep expanding on the theme of mixed heights, and incorporate multiple heights throughout all the kitchen countertops (check out the example above).
Or maybe, you’re feeling even more terrified and overwhelmed at the thought of remodeling your kitchen. Breathe. Deep breaths. That’s where our design team can help you out! (But only if you’re in Chicago. Sorry.)Kitchen islands with counter height seating may be filling your inspiration boards, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right choice for you.
“When remodeling, it’s important to really stop and think about how you’re going to be using a space day in, and day out, before you create a design that looks pretty on paper but doesn’t work well for you in real life, ” says Normandy Designer Leslie Lee.
Kitchen Island Height: 3 Genius Reasons To Avoid The Standard Tall Dimensions!
“Seating height is something that people don’t always give a lot of thought to, but if you have children in your household or often have visiting elderly family members, you’ll want a seating option that’s comfortable for them to ease into, ” advises Leslie. “Whatever you can do from a design perspective that encourages safety and fosters independence without sacrificing style, is an absolute win.”
A lower countertop height in the main area of the kitchen offers some additional benefits for the chefs of the family too. “Creating a table height countertop work zone in the kitchen is extremely popular for avid bakers, since it’s a much more comfortable height for kneading dough and rolling out cookies, ” notes Leslie.
“One of the most important things I want people to understand is that you don’t have to be afraid to stray away from the norm when it comes to remodeling your kitchen. Sure, you can play it safe and have a ‘normal’ kitchen table or breakfast nook rather than a two-tiered one but where’s the fun in that?” notes Leslie. “I would much rather you create an area that the entire family will
The Perfect Kitchen Island Height Guidelines For 2023
A perfect-for-your-family kitchen isn’t hard to achieve, but it does take some careful thought. Set up a time with Leslie to discuss your kitchen remodeling options and ideas. Make sure to also register for one of our upcoming workshops for even more home remodeling tips, tricks, and inspiration. While you’re at it, follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram.
0 Comments
Posting Komentar