Kitchen with island, interior features

To create an interior of the dining and working areas of the kitchen space, it is necessary to approach thoroughly, taking into account the size and location of the room, as well as the needs and desires of the owners. Today we will consider the features of the original and quite popular version of such design - kitchen-island.

Something like that you could see in large restaurants where the chef prepares the dish right before your eyes, standing behind the counter, andyou can immediately taste it.

Kitchen with island is a kitchen where in the middle of the room there is a separate furniture complex created for the comfort of cooking. The basis of such a complex is usually high( about 90 cm), long( 0.6-1.5 m) and wide( more than 1 m) pedestal. This is very convenient if several people are engaged in cooking at the same time. The composition of the modules and the size of the island in the kitchen can vary depending on the needs of the hostess and the size of the occupied premises. Although, this design is possible, of course, if there is a fairly spacious room or a kitchen combined with a kitchen. The main idea, laid in the creation of the interior of the kitchen with the island - compactness, functionality and comfort( everything that can be needed, should be located at arm's length).

How can an island kitchen be equipped, shown in the photo:

Possible modules of such a headset

1. Working surface for cutting meat, fish and vegetables. On such a surface it is convenient to marinate food, cut a salad, etc.
2. Dining table is an island for the kitchen. Homelands, "without departing from the ticket office," can taste cooked masterpieces. Whatever one may say, the most delicious cutlets and pies are "from the heat with the heat."If the table in the kitchen-island is not provided, the dining area is placed close to the main modules of the headset and continues it. Chairs for such a dining area should be higher than standard( something like bar stools).
3. Bar counter. This module is suitable for an apartment with young residents, who often have parties with many guests.
4. Built-in sink. Well, why do I need a kitchen sink, and that's understandable. It is important to study the technical possibility of supplying water to the sink.
5. Built-in hobs and other appliances for cooking. Ideally, if the products cut on the working surface, then immediately pass and heat treatment( cooked, fried, stewed).It can be both electric and gas stoves. There are often coffee makers, microwave ovens, toasters, food processors, meat grinders, etc. The difficulty is to connect the kitchen to the kitchen so that the wires and pipes do not interfere with the movement. Ideally, of course, hide them under the floor.
6. Extractor hood. It is designed for evacuation of steam and combustion products from the room( if the gas stove).It can be of a classical type, but can be either cylindrical or hemispherical.
7. All kinds of drawers and cupboards for kitchen utensils. This component is the guarantee that all the necessary tools and utensils will always be "at hand".
8. Suspended ramp. The main function of this module is to provide additional lighting for the workplace. In addition, on the suspended beam can be placed and the tools of the cook( colander, ladle, pans, etc.).Such a solution will make it possible to empty cabinets and boxes. Suspension can also be an element of the decor, in harmony with the main design of the kitchen with the island.
9. The oven is usually located at the bottom of the cabinet.
10. The dishwasher and / or washing machine should be located near the sink,requires tapping into the water supply.

Along the walls can be placed hanging cabinets, pencil cases, refrigerator, etc.

Kitchen-island for small rooms

Do you have a small kitchen, but, despite this, really want to arrange an island? There are some tricks that may help in your situation.

Very mobile version of the kitchen island is very functional. It can always be moved, thanks to the wheels, if the furniture in the middle of the room at the moment creates inconvenience.

Another interesting solution is the kitchen island with a folding work surface. Ie, first you cook on the curbstone, and then, having thrown off the chopping board, you get a full dinner table for the whole family. When the meal is finished, the surface of the table again becomes a cutting area, freeing up space.

Household appliances use only built-in. This will also save space. The doors of the lockers are best made sliding, then when you open them, the workspace will not decrease.

The shape of the kitchen island

1. Rectangular. This form is ideal for small kitchens.most compact. By the way, this form prevails in classic kitchens with an island. The remaining forms of kitchen-island, the design of which provides for the following options, usually require a certain amount of space.
2. L-shaped. The furniture of this island is located at a right angle. This kitchen is convenient for small and medium-sized rooms.
3. U-shaped. With this layout, you will always be "in the middle of things," and you will not need to travel from the cooker to the sink. Here, indeed, everything is close.
4. Wavy kitchen-island visually dilute the static of the usual kitchen decoration.
5. The shape of the open circle. This is an advanced model of the U-shaped kitchen-island. But in this variation, the chef's personal space is further separated from the dining area. All tools are also at hand.
6. Individual. For modern kitchens with an island, it is possible to purchase custom-made furniture. In this case, it will be absolutely superfluous to consult specialists.

The ideal size of the kitchen

The distance between the central part of the headset and its near-wall elements should be 1.2-2 m. The area of ​​the kitchen room of this design should be more than 15 sq. M.