Kitchen with central island - why adopt it and how to get the most out of it?

For many people, the benefits of a kitchen with a central island are obvious. But there are probably other reasons, less conspicuous, for which one could adopt it at home. In the paragraphs to follow, the merits of such a device will be explored precisely and how to make the best of it. Which are the most advantageous variants in this or that specific individual context? Can this practical piece of furniture also have some decorative value ? It's up to you to discover the answers to these questions, among others, in the text below!

Source:  Kitchen trends 2020 - 2021

 

A kitchen with central island equals a space put in order

In the first place, an island offers additional storage space that is never superfluous in the kitchen. Even if you have several cabinets high and low, you also have, I'm sure, many pot, casseroles, pans and pans that require each container in turn, sufficient storage.

Not to mention bulky cooking dishes and utensils that are used once or twice a year, but we must have at our disposal when, for example, the mother-in-law comes to have a meal with us. And that's exactly what the kitchen with island center offers - storage for everything without bias!

In addition, the space below the worktop ideally hides the messy bottomed frying pan that has become totally impossible to polish. But the exceptional items that are bragged about owning, why hide them in the closets? Proudly display the copper cookware by hanging it in a rack just above the island and voila! You get functionality and decoration 2 in 1!

When you think about it, crockery and cookware are not the only ones demanding good organization. Where do you place your wine bottle collection so they're always at hand when some unexpected guests knock on the door? Store them in a wine rack, or even in a wine cooler, recessed below the bar and you'll have the kitchen with the central island most frequented by your group of friends. Guaranteed effect!

Kitchen with center island and 2-in-1 bar for more seating

In this vein, more visitors means that you will need more seating to accommodate them. This last point brings us to the following asset of a kitchen with central island ... One can choose a model with integrated table, counter lunch or bar and corresponding high stools and thus tackle the possible difficulty of insufficient seats.

Tip: When choosing your island with a dining area or bar, opt for a simple model with no superfluous details. Then add chairs or high stools of expressive design to irrefutably declare the intended style of the design. Folders in amazing shapes (without sacrificing comfort) or eye-catching colors are two good solutions for this purpose.

The materials used are also crucial in terms of the intended decorative style. For example, the patinated metal bar stools with wood seating will suddenly add an industrial touch to your kitchen with center island even though the rest of the decor has nothing to do with the loft style. And what do you think about the cork stoppers above- awesome, right?

Kitchen with central island equipped for maximum comfort

The other advantage of the kitchen with central island is the ability to easily implement the famous functional triangle. We say "famous" because we have already talked about it many times in previous articles about practical kitchen design . For those who have missed the information in question, we will explain once again what we are talking about.

In short, it is the optimization of work through the strategic arrangement of the three cardinal points in the kitchen. The stove, the refrigerator and the sink are essential and are used most often when cooking. The functional triangle approach is based on the principle that the 3 must form a triangle, preferably-equilateral or almost.

The kitchen with central island thus allows to realize a space where the three sides of the imaginary geometrical figure are as shortened as possible and its three vertices are arranged in an optimal way. With this in mind, you will need to equip it with hotplates or sink (or both at the same time) and place the fridge on the opposite side.

Of course, a microwave or conventional oven or a built-in freezer can also be nested successfully in the furniture. The possibilities of configurations are numerous and depend essentially on the interior architecture of your room as well as your preferences. The examples in the photo gallery are admirable and quite eloquent, are not they?

The small kitchen with central island is no longer a utopian vision!

Let's continue with 3 superb examples that show that the small kitchen with central island is now a completely feasible option. This is a design model (shown in the photo above), a mid-range furniture (shown below) and a homemade (visible in the third image) which also proves that the central island is not reserved for the high-income segment either.

Fortunately, the days when small apartment owners had to make permanent sacrifices of functionality and aesthetics are over. Contemporary designers have even thought of the riquiqui kitchen and have designed kitchenettes, folding furniture, folding and retractable that does not give in to the imposing upscale units.

And whoever does not like prefabricated solutions can still resort to the old or even antique buffet, salvaged from the attic of the Granny's house and turn it into a unique island in the world by simply sanding it and giving it a fresh coat of paint. For convenience, equip it with serving wheels and you will never be stuck in the kitchen.

Ideas on the kitchen with central island or bar with sculptural effect

The last 3 photos of our gallery are devoted to the kitchen with central island with a strong artistic presence. These bars and islets are just as functional as the rest of our proposals, but it is mainly because of their exceptional aesthetics or extraordinary appearance that they are appreciated. Rough, carved wood or Lego block effect, they are true masterpieces of this art, modern furniture!