GREAT. The large rustic wood-slab countertop dominates the modern space, adding warmth, texture and a wow factor.
Add a floating island. If a new bank of cabinetry is beyond the budget, try a ready-made freestanding piece to add extra storage and a surface for working and eating surface.
Island 2-3 ft width, length 4-7 ft. The open floor area around the island also requires some calculation. Ahmann suggests about 3 feet of floor space on the ends of the island. The working sides of an island should have 42 inches of space as a minimum, but more than 5 feet usually isn't necessary. The entertaining and eating side of the island is usually determined by the adjacent space — a dining room or living room — if there is one.
Wall-mounted storage. Have a slender bit of blank wall? Don’t just hang up a calendar or artwork — make the most of the available space by mounting rows of racks on the wall from floor to ceiling.
sliding doors to the pantry
Sliding chalkboard panel. Who doesn’t love a good barn door?
Chic decals. White measurement decals on a black wall look refreshingly clean and simple
Why not install a giant magnet board in the kitchen to take over? The sleek metal looks cool and just begs for creative personalization.
Chalked-up concrete. Take sidewalk chalk to the kitchen with a writable cement backsplash, and have fun creating a rotating display of sketches, doodles and lists.
backsplash. Bright, bold and eye catching,
space use
space use & style
wish we had stuff like this here
pass thru
pass-through that doubles as a display for special dishes and glasses
Glass shelving above a pass-through allows for an open, minimalist feel while presenting lots of opportunity for lighting details.
lines of counter/island w its overhang
clever!! A second kitchen island serves as a desk and bookshelf, and because it’s on casters, she can move it wherever extra counter space or seating is needed
bench. lower level for table. saves space.
how imaginative or act as a kitchen island when resurfaced with a granite top, as in this enviable kitchen. NOTICE the STRUCTURAL BEAM above
can place pot rack lower so out of line of sight
sliding panels on island. especially with a higher top can be a great room divider plus storage
space use
Decorate with printed glass. This look is created by printing an image directly onto the glass before affixing it to the island
ver up a bland or dated island with reclaimed wood boards on the diagonal for a rustic look. Also framing the reclaimed wood with new, painted wood keeps the rustic island current and helps it fit in well with a number of styles.
Try angles. The custom green cement island in this contemporary home has a unique shape that catches the eye while maintaining a slim footprint
his island combines live-edge wood with hand-carved, painted wood for a modern take.
Looking for an island solution that’s as easy on the wallet as it is big on creativity? This may be just the thing. Simply place a round marble piece atop a sturdy wine barrel for a nearly instant island.
stools, wow, save space & get them to living room sooner after eating
ideal
built in look (dry wall)
I like the idea of different perimeter and island countertops. In this island I would have preferred wood for seating and concrete around hob.
could perhaps use that lighting design on beam & create island w detachable table.
another idea to add cornices to beam so as to turn into lighting
bench to expand seating while saving space.
Reuse a box. Old wooden boxes and crates are very useful when perched on a work surface, operating as both storage space and shelves. Pick them up at garage sales and vintage stores. Fit hooks under the top edge and on the sides to make use of every surface.
Work a window. If your wall space is already groaning with shelves, racks and rails, look to the window. Fitting a couple of rails across it, with hooks for hanging pans, will create a nice amount of additional storage. This strategy also works if you’d like a little more privacy or want to obscure a less-than-inspiring view.
Exploit the sides. Make the most of the side of a cabinet by using it for extra storage. Add a rail or hooks for hanging dishtowels as shown on the end of this kitchen island, and you could use this space for storing bulky items such as chopping boards. Simply attach cord to create a simple loop, then suspend them from sturdy hooks.
Consider that space above the door.
Try a Shaker solution. A Shaker-style peg rail can work beautifully in a kitchen, especially a galley space too narrow for cupboards on both sides. If the pegs are sturdy enough and attached to studs in the wall, you may even be able to suspend light storage from it, as here. Or use it simply to hang aprons, tea towels and even your dustpan and brush.
an alternative to flat.
why am i always attracted to rectangles? like the combination w open shelves
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