The article discusses the importance of carefully selecting a kitchen island during a remodel. It emphasizes the significance of size, materials, and overall functionality. By consulting kitchen design experts, homeowners can avoid common pitfalls, like installing an ill-fitted island that disrupts kitchen flow. Designers advise considering specific needs, such as food preparation or casual dining, and measuring the kitchen space accurately to prevent issues with cabinet and appliance access. Enhancements, while tempting, should be considered based on practical use to avoid unnecessary expenditures.
"I've seen homeowners get excited about having a massive island only to realize later that it disrupts the flow and makes it hard to open cabinets or appliances," kitchen designer Artem Tiutiunik of Adept Projects in Vancouver, Canada, shares.
Kirsten Smith, a British freelance kitchen designer with over 10 years of experience in the industry agrees, offering some food for thought that can help guide your size parameters: "What is its main purpose going to be - are you going to be cooking or casual dining?"
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