Kitchen with an island is a dream of modern people, an ageless trend in Europe and the USA, which is gradually taking root with us. A kitchen island is called a functional table. It is located in the center of the room, and provides convenient movement along the “working triangle” (it includes a sink, kitchenette, refrigerator). An island in home cooking is a borrowing from the restaurant business.

How big should the kitchen be?

Traditionally, kitchen with the island is equipped in elite category facilities. These are cottages and luxury apartments in which more than 25 square meters are allocated for the kitchen area. meters. Another requirement is a separate dining room so that the dining and kitchen areas do not overlap. The island table can be stationary or mobile (on wheels). Decisions regarding selection, design and construction are developed individually.

Kitchen Island Benefits

• Ergonomics – moving around the functional areas of the kitchen is becoming more efficient. For one island, several people can cook.
• Functionality – the island can combine a hob and even an oven, a compact refrigerator, a shelf for alcohol or a dishwasher, a convenient countertop, sink or bar counter. Any combinations are possible.
• The island can be used as a table, at which it is convenient to have breakfast (without using the dining room for this) and quickly have a snack.

Design aspects

Classic – a square or rectangular island zone. But modern interior design allows any other options: from round to models with irregular geometry. Multilevel solutions are possible: when the island goes into a side bar, etc.
The kitchen and the island are traditionally designed in the same style, using the same materials and colors. But this is not an obligatory rule: the difference is allowed, if only this would realize the idea of ​​the designer. Common styles for kitchen interior design with the island:

• classic;
• country;
• modern;
• minimalism and hi-tech;
• Scandinavian.

The arrangement of the island zone in the kitchen requires additional subtleties. This is laying communications for water and sewage, installing a hood (if you plan to cook on the island), a separate lighting line, a sufficient number of outlets. These and other subtleties are taken into account when developing a design project for a room.