4 Ways A Custom Island Can Make Your Kitchen A Better Space

Improving your home or a specific room is a goal you can accomplish in many ways. Changing a feature or even removing problematic ones can make an immediate difference. Another option worth considering is adding a brand-new feature, such as a custom island, in your kitchen. You can hire remodelers to help with ideation and planning and guarantee proper execution.

Cooktop

Most kitchens have either an electric or gas cooktop. So, you may have a cooktop along one of the walls where you also face a wall, cabinet, or window while using the appliance. A clever change is to move the cooktop to the island, which will be in the center of the room. This setup makes it easier to talk with family and friends passing by or sitting down at the island.

When people are sitting at the island, you may also find them appreciating the ability to use the cooktop and prepare a meal.

Storage

Building an island, especially a custom one, makes adding a ton of storage easy. For instance, you can turn most of the space under the island countertop into cabinets and drawers. This extra storage may alleviate some or all of your storage concerns for the kitchen. You can invest in cabinet designs that make it easy to grab and store oversized pots and pans.

Seating

While a basic island will improve your kitchen in a few ways, you want to incorporate a custom seating design to maximize satisfaction and usage. A great plan is to determine how much seating capacity you want with the island to seat everyone comfortably for most meals.

One way to get the most out of this feature is by opting for a curved design on the seating side. Creating a curved island seating setup allows people on each end to look at each other. This design makes it easier to socialize compared to if they were sitting in a straight line.

Sink

When you only have one sink in your kitchen, you need it for multiple purposes. Adding a custom island means you can bring in a second sink. You can choose from various design options and features including the depth, type, and number of basins. An undermount sink is useful for cooking and preparing food because you can push crumbs right into the basin.

Use these tips while making plans for a custom island with kitchen remodelers for great results. 

For more information contact a local kitchen remodeling contractor.