THE FOCAL POINT OF THE KITCHENCategory: Family
Article posted by: Teri Woods
The island in the kitchen is more than just a place to make a sandwich or throw our keys on it is a main focal point of the kitchen. The island takes center stage. In today’s interior design we often design the island as a piece of furniture rather than a utility object. Think of the island in your kitchen and what you can do to make it more eye-catching.
Starting with the islands function we will need to ensure that it is placed in the room precisely. Make sure that you have the proper clearance from the island to the oven and from the island to the sink area. Usually 36 to 42 inches will do. Next you will need the function of the island; cooking, washing dishes or just to eat and do homework. Will you need electrical outlets? Think also of the lighting that you will need to do these functions.
On the working side, make sure there's room to store the things that are needed for the activity. If it's a cooking island, then pots, pans, and spices should be at hand. The space under cook-tops is great for deep drawers for pots and pans. The storage space is limited on islands that include a sink or major appliances like a dishwasher or oven so you'll have to plan more carefully for those. The height of your island's eating area dictates the type of seating you'll have: A 28- to 30-inch-high counter works best with a chair; a standard-height 36-inch counter is served best by a low stool; and a 42- to 48-inch counter requires a bar stool.
To make your island stand out think about adding extra crown molding and painting it in black or a contrasting color. Keep the hardware universal throughout the kitchen but do pay special attention to adding decorator details to the island that you would otherwise not add to your cabinetry. If you have variegated granite on your countertops you might think of selecting one color from that granite to do the island top. The idea is to create the island as you would an important piece of furniture in any other room. The kitchen needs a focal point the same as all other rooms in the home. Creative with functionality and a beautiful statement. You can not go wrong with this project.
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Posted By: Teri Woods
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| About the Author: |
| I have been an interior designer for over 20 years now and in the past several years have branched out into the world of Home Staging. I have staged homes in the price range of $200k to well over $1m and can proudly state that each home was sold within 3 days to 2 weeks after staged. Staging a home for the real estate market is an absolute must for the seller whom wishes the home to sell FAST and for absolute TOP DOLLAR! Once a home is properly designed to sell it will appraise at a higher value as well. Brokers reap great benefits from homes that are staged in that the home will sell much quicker than others that are not prepared for the "show", the two go hand in hand, Stagers and Realtors. |
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