two-island kitchen

Make the most of your spacious kitchen with dual islands that can streamline cooking tasks and provide additional space for casual dining.

Are you planning an extra-large kitchen because you love to cook for a crowd or want to make a grand statement when you entertain? Consider installing two islands to streamline kitchen tasks. Unlike one large island that can become a barrier to traffic flow, two islands can help you save steps and time while preparing meals. Putting a second sink, a cooktop, or refrigerator drawers in one of the islands creates a compact work triangle when paired with a range and refrigerator on the perimeter. The extra sink or appliance can also become part of overlapping work triangles (see shaded areas on the floor plan), which allow you to more easily accommodate multiple cooks. By designating a second island for casual dining, you’ll enhance the kitchen’s status as the heart of the home. Guests can stay out of the way but easily converse with the chef. The island’s big sweep of countertop is also a perfect spot for kids to do homework or for serving meals buffet-style.

 

Because of its size, this 450-square-foot kitchen includes two islands: one with a curved overhang designed for sitting and eating, and a second island by the range that anchors the main work zone.