If you’ve always dreamed of having an island, your kitchen remodel is the perfect time to achieve that goal. Adding an island is one of the quickest ways to add extra counter space and workspace to the room. Use the guide below to learn what you should consider before choosing the right fixture for your kitchen.

A Guide to Including an Island in Your Kitchen Remodel

Choose the Size

Calculate the square footage of your kitchen and choose an island that takes up no more than 10% of that total floor space. If you install an island any bigger than that, you can make the room feel too crowded and impede foot traffic. Ask your home improvement contractors to advise you on the shape and size that would best suit your kitchen.

Choose Different Functions

While basic kitchen islands simply add more counter space to your cooking area, you can also choose from a variety of functions when you have yours installed. Many homeowners choose to add a sink or cooktop to their islands to move dishwashing or cooking operations off the main counter. If your kitchen has a lot of open space, you can even have a breakfast bar extend outward from the island for extra seating.

Consider Other Features

If you choose to add a cooktop to your island, you’ll need to have gas or electrical lines run through the crawlspace in your home and up through the floor. A hanging exhaust fan and hood will also need to be installed over the island during your kitchen remodel. Keep in mind that plumbing work will also be required with the addition of a sink to the fixture.

Hire the experts at B & D Home Improvement in North Haven, CT, to help you with your kitchen remodel project. The owner, William Kyrtopoulos, and his team are highly trained and experienced in adding kitchen islands and completing numerous kitchen remodeling tasks. In fact, they have been serving the residents of New Haven County for more than 39 years. See some samples of their past work online or get an estimate today by calling (203) 239-1974.