Designing Kitchen Islands and Bars
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The kitchen, for people around the world, is their
immediate source of food and entertainment. Throughout the year, no matter the
occasion, the kitchen tends to be the place where people choose to congregate,
and discuss their past experiences and future events. Some choose to do this
around a dining table, to add a touch of formality to the event. However, many
people feel that sitting on bar stools at the kitchen
island, while socialising is at its most exciting and inspiring!
Kitchen island with bar stools
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
Most kitchen islands reside in the centre of the
dining area, however, some have been placed near the conservatory of a home, to
make the most of the light that seeps through it. Kitchen islands and bar have
evolved to serve a number of purposes, but there are staple ingredients which
they must possess to ensure it stands the test of time. Firstly the material of
the island top itself needs to be considered. Seeing as it is the surface that
will be used the most, it needs to be sturdy and resistant to moisture.
Kitchen island with bar stools
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
Kitchen islands, and breakfast bars alike, are usually
made of wooden cabinets with a top layer of granite, laminate or the more
extravagant marble. They often possess a rectangular shape, breakfast bars can
adopt a number of forms, whether defined or curved, and have a slight overhang
of around 20cm to allow for people to tuck their stools in when eating a
delicious meal.
Kitchen island with bar stools
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
Secondly, the owner will need to consider what
features of the kitchen island bar are necessary, so family and visitors alike
may enjoy dining there. Traditionally, kitchen islands have drawers so people
can store their cutlery, tea towels and sometimes their crockery. They also
sometimes have a gas or electric hob, which is ideal to prepare a quick fry up
to start you on your day! Thanks to modern day design, preparing a meal can be
done much more quickly, and conveniently, and you don’t have to have a generous
budget to bring this to your home! Today’s islands come with bar sinks so you
may wash your vegetables, and built-in sockets to plug in your coffee machine
and radio. If space is modest, you can even have wheels attached, so they may
be unveiled when needed or even have a built in refridgerator, to keep foods
cool extra shelving, for soup cans and spices. With all this is mind; it is easy to overlook how best
to furnish the island.
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
As the surface doesn’t usually extend outwardly, the bar
stool may need to be quite slim, such as the Mimi Chrome stool, with gas lift
mechanism for adjustable height, or even the fixed height bar stools. Both
examples come in a variety of colours, so they may compliment, or even contrast
with, existing pieces of furniture within the home.
In every home around the world, there is great
potential for a kitchen island bar to be introduced. Whether your home oozes
with rustic charm or is sleek and contemporary, the kitchen island bar is an
ideal way to complete your dining space.
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
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| kitchen island with bar stools |
