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Peninsula or Island?

12 years ago
Hi! I am having a major dilemma! I got the plans for our kitchen layout, but I am concerned about the peninsula sticking out past our kitchen wall ( which only measures about 7.5 feet ). But bringing it in would mean moving our dishwasher and making the kitchen smaller. Has anyone seen the island extending past the wall and backsplash without it looking too off? I have considered doing and island instead, but I am worried the space is too small. Any ideas would be appreciated!

Comments (17)

  • 12 years ago
    Great idea! Wish I had thought of that for my own kitchen..
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Stephanie! Do you think it is odd not to have the sink under the window? Also, could you explain how moving it would create more foot room for the island? Sorry! just trying to visualize. Thanks so much!!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Extend a little half wall out the width of the peninsula and top it with matching countertop. About 42" tall.
  • 12 years ago
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    I am in middle of kitchen reno where they are taking out my peninsula and putting in an island. So I vote island. And I have seen ones where they extend into the other room.

    Needs to make sense when you do that: a change in materials, or elevation maybe:
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    A) it looks fine, but you will see whatever counter clutter you have on there from the adjoining room .
    B) alternatively, you could extend the wall to the end of the counter perhaps (keeping the size of the kitchen the same). Deborah's suggestion solves for both of these, if it looks OK from the other side of the wall
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone! Do you think I have room for an island? And if so, what size?
  • 12 years ago
    I also don't love raised bar counters... they seem a bit dated to me? Trying to keep things as open as possible. I am still at a loss!
  • 12 years ago
    What are the rooms dimensions? Wall to wall?
  • 12 years ago
    Do a search under "slim island":
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Islands are a great feature in a kitchen so I would go with that over a peninsula. One very dated design myth is the sink always needing to be under the kitchen window. having it in the island frees up more counter space. You will also have the prep space of the island to interact with people who are sitting in the barstools. Here is a photo of a successful small island with a sink in it and space for a couple of bar stools.
  • 12 years ago
    So the wall with the stove and fridge is 120 inches. The wall with the sink is 89 inches. I was at our place measuring it out and a I have been reading online that we need atleast 36 inches around the island. I don't know if we have room?
  • 12 years ago
    Just a little tip, don't buy that shallow cabinet over the refrigerator. Get a deeper one that comes to the front of the fridge. The smaller one is useless and will not look nice.
    Our kitchen has a peninsula that comes out into the breakfast area. We have the sink and DW in the peninsula and the view is into the family room lanai and pool. Perfect for interacting with guests. Still lots of light.
    Re the sink under the window, on your floor plan it's not centered anyhow so the peninsula will most likely look better.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks @thebighouse169. Do you by chance have a picture of your peninsula i could see ? Thanks so much !
  • 12 years ago
    Sorry, on vacation and only have 1200 pictures of my Grandson but none of my kitchen.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Peninsula. Not enough room for an island without tripping over it constantly.
  • 12 years ago
    Just finishing kitchen renovation...sink in island not by window....we have 38" on one side and 44" on the other....our island is 3 1/2 by 6.I think you could do a slim island.... Do you want space to eat at island? If so, going to tight.