Hi! We have a very similar kitchen size and our KD designed a very functional island...as well as pantries and a second entertainment island...here is a shot of the plan, maybe it will help. Note the main island will also have overhang of about 4 inches on the outer side and 1 1/2 inches on the working side, so don't think it's too narrow.

here is a 3D shot, if it helps visualize a bit.

This is wonderful - thanks!
Is it finished yet and if so do you have pics?

How wide is the island at narrowest and widest points, and how long is it?

Thanks again!

I was thinking of something shallow like this for the back wall, maybe even taking the lowers a little shallower as well.... if we can fit anything at all:

Would anyone like to hazzard a guess at the width of the island in this kitchen? I think this looks great and not puny at all, but then I think it might be wider than ours would be:

We start demolition the week after Easter, and will hopefully have some pics to share soon! Will happily share the transformation of this project which includes demolition of walls, floor raising from the step down eating area (not shown) so that the new 525 Sq Ft of space is all on the same level.

The island is 9'75" and the main part is I believe 45" including the countertop; the smaller end will be about 34". We have 4' aisle on the work side and I believe at least 3'6" on the other side. The aisle between the two islands is also 4'.
I like the cooktop on the island, as it gives me plenty of work and landing space; many here do not, but I think you could use some elements of this layout and change what works best for you!

Here is our inspiration kitchen.

I know the island is wider, but given that we have room for length I like the idea of adding heft by configuring the sides like this island with room for the sitting in between.

Love your inspiration kitchen! Ours will be in Medallion Venice door style. The perimeter will be divinity white, except for the fridge, oven and center pantry cabinets, which will be in gingersnap finish to complement the two islands.

Venice door
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Divinity White

Post your layout. A 12 foot long island could be a terrible barrier that will drive you crazy every time you use your kitchen, depending how it affects traffic.

Hi hobokenkitchen!

Our kitchen is 13x13 and we have a decent-sized island. Our wise KD, "cheated back" the pantry wall, designing 18" deep (rather than 24" deep) cabs, which allowed plenty of room for an island. We have 42" aisle width along the sink wall side of the island, from granite edge to granite edge (sink wall cabs are standard 24" deep), and a 36" aisle width, granite edge to granite edge, along the pantry wall side. Our island is 33 1/2" wide (across the top of the granite).

HTH!

Cat Mom - any pics of your kitchen? I'd love to see it - especially the 36" aisle area.

Stacey - your island is great! What are the dimensions?

Thanks!

Here you go! Pics were tken before we finished accesorizing. :-) The 36" aisle is along the pantry wall side:

HTH!

Wow, that 36" aisle looks PLENTY big enough to me - not cramped at all.

Great kitchen! Thanks!

Our kitchen is small - 16l x 10w, and is now part of 1 big space - LV and DR.

Every KD we consulted wanted us to put the Refrig in the middle of the wall, make wider entrances, and a few other things. And all of them wanted to make our windows smaller to balance out cabs and a few other things, while if anything, we wanted more. After being in this kitchen for awhile, we knew how we wanted to use the space, and what we did and didn't want to tolerate / compromise.

We made the cabs on the Refrig side gradually more shallow as they approached the window, so as to no obstruct it, inviting people into that corner rather than boxing it off. We made each side's entrance only 2-3" wider... We too didn't want to loose space as most people will hang out around the bar side or come into the kitchen to work. Traffic has never been an issue - and we think less so with the island.

We opted for a nested L shaped island even though most encouraged us to go 1 level. The lower left side is what invites people into the kitchen after they come up stairs (one of those small split levels), and the elevated right side provides just the perfect little visual break when leaving behind a bit of a mess. We also choose to go with an 18" bar to give it more of a substantive feel.

Our counters just went in yesterday... Our kitchen feels so much bigger, very spacious, lots of versatile work stations... I think we nailed it! Here's a set of pics.

Have fun designing!

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Our kitchen island is 111" x 38" and comfortably seats 6 people although I still need to order 1 more counter stool. The space between the island the perimeter wall of cabinets (granite edge to granite edge) is 38". The space on the other side of the island between the granite edge and wall is 42". I've thought of adding something to that back wall but whenever we have a lot of people over, some people stand near the wall.

Have you tried putting painter's tape on the floor to map out the space? And then putting boxes up to the island height? I know others have done this and pretend-cooked a meal, and this helped them.