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[Pook]

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

[skatting44]

Prefer photo # 2  seating  with workspace

    2nd preference  photo #1  workspace only

[faeriemoon]

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@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.

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

[DREAMON]

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.

[Runner26]

I like just the workspace. 

[deeva]

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

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

[Glittergal]

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.  

[RedTop]

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.  

[Patriot3]

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.

[J Town Girl]

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.