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Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

faeriemoon — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:47:32 GMT

Just a workspace: No sink, stove, or seating.

A workspace with seating:

An island with a sink perhaps?

A sink and seating?

And there's the sometimes controversial (on these boards anyway) island with range:

Island with range and seating:

I realize they are a mish-mash of styles, but it's the concept we are looking at. Which do you prefer?

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:53:25 GMT

Whenever I see an island with a sink and dishwasher, my first thought is about putting the dishes away.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Bri369 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:58:05 GMT

I definitely do not like a cooktop on an island.

I wouldn't mind a sink, as long as it was a second sink.

I do prefer seating at an island, but it's not a deal breaker.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

kitty60 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:11:40 GMT

I prefer just a workspace, although if it were large enough a small prep sink and if my kitchen were larger a few stools.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Snowpuppy — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:16:14 GMT

Just give me a solid surface and a few (2-4) counter stools where I can sit quietly and have a cup of coffee and a nosh.

DO I HAVE TO SIT IN FRONT OF A SINK/STOVE/DISHWASHER TO REMIND ME OF MORE WORK ?????

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

mspatmac — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:26:10 GMT

I have an island with a cooktop and it works great for me. sink is right behind me. Kitchen table just a few steps away.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:40:50 GMT

My preference is one with seating. An island with no seating would be my second choice. One with a sink would be OK but I hate to give up workspace where I can spread out to do something.....same with the range in the island which takes up more space and has a danger element if there is also seating and kids are sitting there.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

kindred cats — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:41:52 GMT

Just a workspace: No sink, stove, or seating.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Sooner — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:51:08 GMT

I have had them with all work space and. with workspace, dishwasher and bar height section for seating. Loved them both!

I would not want a cooktop on the island because I don't want people walking around a hot cooktop or things splattering and it takes up a type of workspace you can't get on a counter. But I could live with it.

I was sitting by an architect and a woman planning a kitchen once at a meeting. I mentioned those factors andthe woman immediately said "You are right" and they changed the plan. She said she didn't want the hot cooktop in the traffic flow and of course you are giving up walk around space.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

kaydee50 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:13:06 GMT

An island with seating--no sink, no cooktop.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Pook — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:25:08 GMT

I would definitely like an island with seating and a sink.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

skatting44 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:48:23 GMT

Prefer photo # 2 seating with workspace

2nd preference photo #1 workspace only

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

faeriemoon — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:51:27 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
I have an island with a cooktop and it works great for me. sink is right behind me. Kitchen table just a few steps away.

I have the same arrangement. I do have chairs at the island also.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

DREAMON — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:52:42 GMT

I currently have an Island with seating.

I wouldn't mind having a smaller 2nd sink on the island but not a cook top.

The small 2nd sink would be great for chopping vegetables, food prep etc.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Runner26 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:21:12 GMT

I like just the workspace.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

deeva — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:30:12 GMT

We have two islands, one with a sink and dishwasher.

The other is eleven feet long and has barstools.
I like our arrangement.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Glittergal — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:58:37 GMT

The island in my kitchen is simply a large workspace and seating for two. I like it, but I miss eating at the table with my husband. The island is convenient, but the seating is side by side so you're not facing each other.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

RedTop — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:13:32 GMT

I started out with an island with a sink and seating on the other side.

When I updated the kitchen in 2015, I kept the sink in place, did away with bar stools, added more cabinetry for storage on that dining room side, topped by a much larger countertop. Best decision ever, since I have a galley kitchen and needed more storage.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

Patriot3 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:13:50 GMT

I don't have an island but if I did, I would want one with counter height workspace and bistro height stools. Never could see having a sink or range in the island. Splattering anyone standing near is not my idea of pleasant.

Re: Kitchen Islands; what's your preference?

J Town Girl — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:12:26 GMT

My kitchen island is just a work space. My kitchen isn't all that big and I really like having extra counter space.

In the past I've lived in homes that had seating at the island but I just never cared for them. I've never been comfortable sitting on bar stools. I prefer sitting at a table even if it's just to have a cup of tea.