Open plan kitchens are incredibly stylish, suitable for any design style, including traditional and contemporary kitchens. But with so much space, used for different purposes, it can be important to create zones. And these can be created with both physical zones, and visual divisions. A kitchen island can be a great addition to this zonal system, and to any open plan kitchen on the whole. But what are the advantages of a kitchen island in an open plan kitchen? And how can you use a kitchen island effectively?
What are the advantages of a kitchen island in an open plan kitchen?
So, why should you choose a kitchen island, for your open plan kitchen? Well, a kitchen island in general will bring a range of advantages to any kitchen. These include:
- Additional work-surface space- when it comes to preparing food, cooking and baking, you can never have too much work-surface space. And so the additional space that is offered by a kitchen island can be very helpful. In an open plan kitchen, with more space between zones, it can be helpful to have work-surface space that is further towards the relaxing or eating area as well, as this can make the kitchen a more social place.
- Additional storage- storage can be a problem in any kitchen, as trying to store food, pots, pans and dining ware can be a real challenge. A kitchen island can offer additional storage in a useful space, that can really make your open plan kitchen more practical and accessible.
- Bridge the gap- a kitchen island in the right space can bridge the gap between the kitchen and cooking area and the seating area to physically create a barrier, joining the two spaces, but also defining the boundaries too.
Why not take a look at our range of kitchen islands today, here at MLS Kitchens. We are Manchester’s leading kitchen design specialists.
