A kitchen island is a countertop that can be accessed from all sides, hence the name. Depending on its configuration, it can serve as additional storage space or as an extension of the kitchen itself.
The kitchen island can be used for receiving guests or as an office, as well as for preparing food or cooking.
The optimal space to add an island to the kitchen and ensure it is well-proportioned according to the dimensions should be 15 m² for closed kitchens and 20 m² for open kitchens.
The advantages that a kitchen with an island can offer are the following:
