According to the latest survey by Fixr - a website sharing knowledge about interiors and houses by a team of experienced experts founded in 2008 - 92% of homeowners want their kitchen to have a kitchen island. The island is where food is prepared for cooking, and where family members gather and chat.

According to architect Hoang Hiep, who has many years of experience in consulting and constructing home interiors, most of his customers request an island design if the kitchen has a large enough area. Below are the uses of a kitchen island.

Increase storage space

A spacious kitchen with enough storage space is the dream of many people. The island will help you solve the problem of how to make the kitchen more tidy. When cooking, you can put the items you are using or have finished using on the island area.

Nowadays, most island tables are designed with many cabinets and drawers, suitable for storing things. In some families, island cabinets are used to store dry goods and frequently used items such as tablecloths, knives, scissors, etc.

Island table for extra seating

The island is not only a storage place but also a favorite sitting area for many people.

Most people said that since having an island, they prefer to eat and live in this area more than the dining table. The kitchen island acts as a mini bar in the house, allowing the homeowner to sit and sip a glass of wine, a piece of cake, or a place for the whole family to gather together.

For large parties, an island table will help increase seating space for guests.

The island table increases the overall aesthetics.

In addition to the benefits of use, the island has a great significance in increasing the aesthetics of the kitchen. On special days such as Christmas, New Year, the island is often a suitable place for the homeowner to decorate the kitchen by placing on it a vase of flowers, small potted plants, a set of flashing lights...

In addition, many homeowners say that the island helps to "trick" the eye into thinking that the kitchen is quite large. The island helps to divide the furniture neatly and reasonably, making the kitchen look more spacious and airy.

Criteria when choosing an island

As mentioned above, the island table, in addition to its storage role and increasing usable area, also plays a huge role in increasing aesthetics. Therefore, this detail is of interest to many people.

First, the island should be designed according to the overall style of the house. If the house has a modern style, the island should be designed with neat lines and neutral tones such as white, beige, cream.

If following the classic style, the island will be designed elaborately, with many details, patterns and outstanding colors such as orange yellow, brown, burgundy... Note, the color of the island needs to match the color of the kitchen to have a harmonious overall look.

In terms of size, the island should not be too small or too large. The size of the island must be suitable, not obstruct the kitchen aisle and proportional to the kitchen.

In terms of materials, today, there are many suitable materials for designing island countertops such as granite, quartz, marble, wood or concrete. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages, so consult an architect to choose the material that best suits your needs, budget and home design style.