Kitchen Islands
What is a kitchen island? Well, a kitchen island is the type of counter typically seen in large American homes. Kitchen islands offer additional counter space and facilitate group participation when it comes to preparing meals. Cupboards and storage space can be incorporated into the island too, which is yet another practical advantage of making a central workspace a prominent feature in your kitchen.
Kitchen Islands
Kitchen Islands can also be used as easy-to-clean make-shift breakfast bars; convenient for life in the fast lane. There are three main categories of kitchen islands, which will be mentioned herein. The first is the stationary kitchen island. This, as the name suggests, is a permanent item of kitchen furniture; one that permits heavier more luxurious materials than its mobile counterpart.
Kitchen Islands
The second type is the butcher block kitchen island, which traditionally has a thick wooden top. It is again a non-mobile kitchen island and is available in a vast number of shapes, sizes and styles. The third type is the mobile kitchen island, also referred to as the "kitchen cart" or "rolling island". Consulting a specialist kitchen contractor for advice is highly recommended.
