Islands are fun to design

     If you have room in your kitchen for an island, you'll probably want to add one to your plans.

     To see if you have the space available, just follow these simple guidelines...

     The space between two working countertops needs to be 42" (expand that to 48" for two cooks working in the kitchen).

     Space for a walk-way between an island and an obstruction is the same as a normal hallway, 36".

     When making your plans for an island, try not to create an obstruction within your kitchen work triangle that you will have to go around constantly.

          An island is simply a cabinet placed in the middle of the room.  A standard base cabinet will do.  You wil need to add a matching panel on the back side of the base cabinet, as it is not finished.  You may want to add other embelishments to dress it up.  Below is a 36" wide base cabinet with a simple countertop added, which makes a fine 24" deep x 36" wide island cabinet.

      For a larger kitchen you may have the space to have even more features in your kitchen island.  To create your island you may use any combination of base cabinets and wall cabinets.  To convert a wall cabinet for placement within an island just add the toekick at the bottom.  A normal 30" wall cabinet is the same height as a base cabinet when a 4-1/2" toekick is added underneath.

     Have fun with the plans for your kitchen island.   Use your imagination. Be creative.  Here's a couple of easy additions to start the creative juices flowing...

     Imput your style and Viola !  A beautiful island helps you every day with additional countertop space.  And... you and your family get to enjoy the look every time you go into the kitchen.

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