Kitchen with square island

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L-Shape Kitchen Islands (Square) are common kitchen layouts that use two adjacent walls, or an L configuration, to efficiently array the various kitchen fixtures around a square island counter. Flexible for multiple variations of lengths and depths, L-Shape Kitchen Islands provide extra surfaces. A minimum clearance aisle of 3’6” (1.07 m) is required in front of an L-Shape layout, with recommended widths from 4’-6’ (1.2-1.8 m). An efficient L-Shape Kitchen Island (Square) has matched lengths…

Kitchen island ideas for eat-in kitchens.

I recently received a question from a reader who asked about kitchen islands. 'Is square or rectangle the only way to go for a timeless look?' Yes, yes and yes. An odd shaped island should only be specified if the layout doesn't support a square or rectangle. It's rare that I look at an island that is NOT square or rectangular and think 'Wow that looks really beautiful'. Usually it looks like someone was trying to be overly creative just like too much accent tile creates the same look and…

marble worktop and upstaged

Kitchen islands offer additional storage, countertop space, and seating. Especially if there's no space for a table & chairs.

Backless wood and metal stools sit around a white quartz countertop lit by gray glass hand blown lights and fitted to a dark blue island.

Beautiful kitchen features an oversized island topped with white marble fitted with a farm sink, facing the cooktop, lined with Wisteria Smart & Sleek Stools.