The Importance Of A Bespoke Kitchen Island

A beautifully designed kitchen island can be the centrepiece of any kitchen space provided it suits the needs and aesthetic of your kitchen. Too many catalogue, premade kitchen islands don’t quite fit the bill and can downgrade your kitchen rather than enhance it. Here are some reasons as to why you should consider a bespoke kitchen island and what features you should consider in doing so…

Firstly, size is obviously one of the most important features to consider when purchasing a kitchen island. A bespoke island is ideal because kitchens come in all different shapes and sizes and therefore so should your island. An island should be sizable but shouldn’t dwarf your room completely. The smallest islands should be about 1800mm long and then raise the size by about 600mm depending on the size of the room.

Secondly, what modules you pick for your island is crucial. Drawers, sinks, ovens, microwaves, and bins are all available so the benefit of a bespoke island is you can add more drawers for example if you have a lot of pots and pans. Bins are always a nice one to hide away in an island rather than have an ugly metal cylinder sat in the corner of your room.

Thirdly, the finish of an island can have a massive impact on the interior design of your house. Manufacturer Buster + Punch for example offers islands in ‘off black, ‘scrambler green’ and ‘stone grey’ with each a classy colour sure to increase the design value of your kitchen. Black can make your kitchen look modern and slick, green more natural and stone open and inviting so be sure to choose a look that fits the aesthetic of the rest of your house.

Fourthly, choosing the worktop material for your island is a great example of the advantages offered by a bespoke unit. Many people may choose marble for a more luxurious look and feel whilst others may prefer the more industrial aesthetic provided by stainless steel. Other materials such as concrete are also available so be sure to shop around to find the best choice for your demands.

Next, the hardware handles and feet of your island can be customised by colour and design to enhance your kitchen island as a whole. Custom hardware can be very striking as a design feature particularly when the larger unit is a neutral colour meaning handles can really stand out. It’s a common adage in interior design that what you physically touch and interact with every day should always be given great care and attention.

Finally, seating choices are a massive plus to creating a bespoke unit because it allows you to have more modules depending on how many seats you need. For example, many islands may come with a whole single side that is open where chairs have been substituted in for modules, however, you may live alone and only require one seat. A bespoke unit allows you to choose the option and means you can include some more vital storage space instead of wasted empty chairs.