Kitchen Islands: Should You Get One?

It is important for a kitchen to be efficient. You must have enough storage and working space. This is exactly the reason kitchen islands are very popular among homeowners today. While there are some homes that come with built-in kitchen islands, others would even consider remodeling their entire kitchen just to squeeze in one.

A kitchen island is a table or countertop usually located in the center of your kitchen. Some place the kitchen sink in it or use it as a cooking area. Others would even use kitchen islands as a breakfast table or a working space where they can prepare ingredients for their daily meals.

True enough, kitchen islands offer a lot of benefits. For homeowners who have one in their home, sure enough, they wouldn’t want it any other way. However, kitchen islands may not be for everyone. You may have to think twice if you want to get one. Here are some factors you should consider prior to having one of these installed:

Kitchen islands take up space.

While you can certainly use it as storage space and working area, it will still take up a lot of floor area. You must make sure that there will be enough walking and moving space around the kitchen island. Otherwise, you can consider installing more efficient kitchen countertops instead.

Installing kitchen islands may be quite pricey.

It still depends on the design you’re looking for or the material you want to use for it. Of course, if you want to change the plumbing in your kitchen just to fit in a sink in the kitchen island, that would cost you more.  Nevertheless, the convenience of having a kitchen island, not to mention its beauty, will certainly make every penny spent worth it.

There are many more factors to consider, but if you’ve finally decided on getting a kitchen island installed, then you must proceed to the next step — choose the design and material you want to use. For the kitchen island tops, it would be nice to use granite or quartz because of the benefits they can offer around the kitchen. They don’t stain, they’re durable, and most importantly, they’re beautiful.

If you need help in looking for the best kitchen island design and have one customized and installed for you, Stone World is here to help you. We service areas in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Clermont, and nearby communities. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

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