Whether you're building a new home or planning a kitchen remodeling project, adding an island to your floor plan is a smart move. Most homes have enough floor space to accommodate this addition to your kitchen design, and this extra set of kitchen cabinets and counter space makes this area more functional in several ways.

Why Should You Add a Kitchen Island?

1. Extra Counter Space

The more you enjoy cooking, the more counter space you'll need. An island offers you several extra square feet of room for measuring, chopping, rolling, kneading, decorating, and plating. Not only that, but it also means you have more space to keep kitchen gadgets like blenders, mixers, and bread machines out in the open and ready to use.

2. A More Efficient Layout

The three main work areas in your kitchen are the stove, sink, and refrigerator. You'll move between them frequently while you cook, so to make this easier and minimize the distance you have to move to keep working, these three areas should be arranged in a triangle, which is much easier when one or more of these points can be incorporated into an island. If you expect to have multiple people working in your kitchen, the extra space an island provides can allow you to set up more than one "golden triangle" of work areas.

3. More Storage

If you want to keep pans, bowls, dishes, and ingredients organized and accessible, you need enough cabinets to store them neatly without burying anything at the back. An island adds a few more large cupboards to your kitchen design. This makes it easier to arrange everything where you can see and pull it out quickly.

For help updating your kitchen design with an island, choose Timber & Ash Design Co. in Chesterfield, MO. Serving St. Louis County, they offer custom cabinetry designed to fit your family's individual needs. To schedule an on-site estimate, call (314) 452-4253 today or visit their website for ideas.