Kitchen Island are more practical than kitchen bars

Posted on: 04 May/  Posted by: DjurdjevacOne Comment.

Kitchen island

In every kitchen, there is a potential for a lot of storage, good appearance, and functionality. Kitchen island solves many problems and looks beautiful in the center of the kitchen. From mobile islands to those with the seats, they give comfort and functionality in every way.

Kitchen island and dining room

Kitchen island and dining room

If your living room is connected with kitchen and dining area, and you want to visually increase the space, the kitchen island is a great solution. Kitchen bars are outdated and often serve no purpose. If you are in doubt between the kitchen bar or island here are some arguments in favor for the kitchen island. The space under the kitchen island can be an option for drawers, shelves, cabinets and even can be the perfect place for the trash can.

Island storage

Island storage

Kitchen island with shelves

Kitchen island with shelves

The kitchen island is a very practical element which can be approached from all sides as opposed to the kitchen bar that is with one or two sides built into the wall. The island is free-standing and in space, so its size can vary according to the free space you have.

Kitchen island

Kitchen island

Kitchen island for small space

Kitchen island for small space

Also, the kitchen island opens out to the living room or dining room with which it is connected. Visually increases the surface of the kitchen because there is no walled element that creates a physical boundary between the two areas. Unlike kitchen bar, the island gives you the ability to use it for multiple purposes and to adjust it to yourself and your needs in the kitchen.

Amazing kitchen with island

Amazing kitchen with island

There are a variety of ideas of and very practical ones. Kitchen island does not have to be fixed. It can be moved on wheels where you want it and in this way makes it easier to stay in the kitchen.

The movable kitchen island offers more space when you and your friends want to cook together, and that each person has their space for smooth operation. When you have finished preparing the meal, simply move your additional part of the way to get more space. The movable elements are ideal for smaller kitchens.

Portable kitchen island

Portable kitchen island

Rolling kitchen island

Rolling kitchen island

It can be foldable, with built-in kitchen units (stove, sink,  refrigerator) or it can be more of use as an element for storing food and dishes with open shelves.

Folding kitchen islands

Folding kitchen islands

Folding kitchen island

Folding kitchen island

With all that it could have an extended board and serve you as a dining table or resemble more to the dining table than kitchen element.

Kitchen island with pullout board

Kitchen island with pullout board

Given that you are not limited in space by a wall, the island may have different shapes: straight, circular, semi-circular, irregular shapes, and can be made from granite, concrete, and it’s very popular a surface area of exotic varieties of wood. The island can absolutely adapt and be tailored to your space and achieve a good and genuine interaction with the rest of the room. Check out some extraordinary kitchen island and how they can fit in the kitchen space.

Round kitchen island

Circle kitchen island

Kitchen Island Shapes

Kitchen Island Shapes

Kitchen Island Shapes

Kitchen Island Shapes

Kitchen island and dinning area

Kitchen island and dining area

So what do you think, are kitchen islands more practical and usable than kitchen bar? What do you prefer?

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