We have seen it many times in American shows or movies., when they get to the kitchen and, in the middle, You can see an isolated countertop where they have breakfast as a family, they make culinary preparations, they meet to chat. A granite countertop or made of resistant and elegant materials, that manage to bring great beauty and elegance to any kitchen. We are referring to an independent module that is located in the center of the room and that can be made of any material that is appropriate., following the same line as the rest of the countertops.
What can you contribute??
To know if it is a good option, The first thing is to know if you have enough space., although currently kitchen islands can be adapted and moved, to achieve greater functionality. If you don't have much space, Another option is to create a small granite countertop, as a bar, to get a small space to sit and eat, without taking up so much.
An island in your kitchen improves its aesthetics, since it provides a wider and clearer field of vision and allows you to make beautiful combinations, adding character to the room
Having a kitchen open to the living room unifies the two spaces and creates a more welcoming and familiar feeling..
If well designed, it can become a more comfortable structure and space distribution., because it can be accessed from different points and since there are no doors, mobility is much lighter and easier.
You gain square meters, because there are no doors or walls and that makes two spaces become one, but this one is much bigger.
Logistics also improves, because it facilitates the day-to-day dynamics, to prepare food, organize cleaning and serves as a meeting point for the whole family, entering and leaving easily and making this island unite different spaces, strategically placed.
The height can be chosen depending on the use we give it., For example, and you granite countertop is going to be for cooking, it is better for the island to have less height and, instead, If we want to use it as a bar with stools, it better be higher. Natural lighting or ventilation, as well as the extractor hood will be very important so that the environment remains fresh and renewed and odors or smoke from the kitchen do not condense.. If you are looking for a company specialized in countertops, at Marbres Barcelona we can help you. Thanks to our experience, the use of top quality materials and a team specialized in the sector, we can guarantee you the best results for your granite countertop, neolith, silestone, dekton, Compac, inalco, marble… And even integrated and personalized sinks!, so that the result is impeccable
