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A big problem for most home owners is their lack of counter space in the kitchen — no matter how much or how little they have, it never seems to be enough.
Whether what’s needed is a second work station, a space from which to serve an informal buffet, or a place to toss the day’s mail, kitchen islands are popular solution to this dilemma. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, more than 50 percent of kitchens created include islands.
With the wide range of in-stock, ready-to-install cabinets, accessories and trim moldings available today, it’s possible to create an island that will be just right for most kitchens, at a price that’s surprisingly easy on the checkbook.
Planning a kitchen revamp that will include an island? Consider these tips:
• There should be sufficient space between the island and other work surfaces to allow for opening cabinet and appliance doors, and for two people to work without jostling one another.
• Depending on specific needs, the island can be located so it functions as an integral part of the work area. It can also serve as a divider between the kitchen and the family room.
• Adding an island permits a reconfiguration of the classic “work triangle” of refrigerator, cooktop and sink, because it is an ideal place to relocate either the cooktop or the main sink, or to install a second sink as the focal point of a second work tri
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