Simply cover the drywall finish with cabinet panel fronts for a more finished design.

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I would have them get rid of the half walls on island. Use hidden or decorative support brackets for granite instead. I would also opt out of the little backsplash windows.

I would pay the upgrade for proper counter supports without those pillar things there are steel supports that are invisible and will allow seating all along that side, you only need a 12” overhang and why the cut corner on one side. If they won’t fix those things take a small credit ( which is all they will give) and get the island done later.

I honestly don't understand the island -- it looks so narrow that it couldn't really involve base cabinets -- is that true? If so, then I'd have the whole thing built by somebody else, using cabinets and hidden supports. If there are, in fact, cabinets in there somehow, then just make sure that the flooring is continuous under the island -- then you can have the drywall legs replaced with braces from underneath after your builder is done. (They won't be quite as invisible as if you'd done them from the start, but they can be minimal.) Honestly, you don't even need to support the overhang if you keep it to 12", but maybe the plan is for more than that.

Take a bye on the whole build. Red flags everywhere.

That is not the way anyone assembles an island in a kitchen. You don't want an outlet in the middle of the outside island wall. They need to be on the side so you can plug in appliances if necessary. Here are some examples of well assembled kitchen islands

Yes, and that's going to be very expensive because it involves a carpenter, flooring guy, plumber and granite guy.

Here is the link to the concealed brackets that are used to support the tops. Right size must be selected.

http://www.countertopbracket.com/Granite-Brackets-Standard-for-granite-overhangs-p/sb4h.htm?gclid=CjwKEAjw_bHHBRD4qbKukMiVgU0SJADr08ZZVRG9YizRnHctuO1SHveuQZPiVzBLW0qcgEIwQBsFIhoCt__w_wcB

I don't like the linked brackets. I'm called to repair steel-on-the-flat-screwed-to-the-top-plate constantly. Brackets must tie into wall framing; the top plate is too flexible.

hiranmayipai:

You don't want to do alterations after the fact. Get what you want now, please.

If they have to build the sheetrock walls there ( I am assuming because it is easier to bring the plumbing and electric to the island ) that is fine but can't they just move that left wall to the left side instead of in the middle like that?It really interferes with being able to sit across. Then you can paint it or treat it how you would like.....I do like the idea of windows in a backsplash, but they are usually wider and taller and quite often in a more contemporary space... they don't really go with this style of kitchen...

Hopefully you can negotiate with your builder - a little give and take ....

Good luck!

Please ask them what the reason is for the angled cut on the granite.

Enquiring minds want to know!

So would yours NOT have an angled cut? I would want that in writing...

You could tile it in the gray subway tile...that could be done at a later date (most likely you could get the same, if not almost the same, tile). Or you could do beadboard.

For the time being, I would just have it painted the same as the living/dining area.

You are in a predicament of what the professionals would love to see for your island and what the builder is willing to do. I would tell him your concerns and thoughts and see what he may consider - ask for pictures of what others have done on their islands. Even though he is not a custom builder, he should be happy to simplify this island ( I would think )......

Since not having the sheetrock walls is not an option at this point see if they can do it something like this....

Good luck!

" You don't want an outlet in the middle of the outside island wall. They need to be on the side so you can plug in appliances if necessary."

Look again, please. There appears to be duplex receptacle on the end of the island.

So there are no "improperly placed outlets" and the windows let in much-needed natural sunlight. I didn't know stylistic decisions like countertop angles needed explaining. Complaining about a the composition of a drywall island is similar to complaining about the difference between plywood and MDF cabinets. None are "wrong", just different.