{"id":1417,"date":"2018-03-19T17:11:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T17:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2023-05-17T15:23:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:23:13","slug":"3-great-types-kitchen-islands-choose-worktops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/3-great-types-kitchen-islands-choose-worktops\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Types Of Kitchen Islands To Choose From"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at Savoy Timber we talk a lot about how much the look of your kitchen worktops<\/a><\/strong> influences the overall style of your kitchen, so if you\u2019re thinking about redesigning your kitchen, it makes sense that your worktops<\/strong><\/a> will be the first thing you look at. So when considering your worktops, what might well come in as a close second is what they\u2019ll be installed upon \u2013 in other words, the style of your kitchen island. Depending on its style and positioning, an island can change the entire way your kitchen functions, so we\u2019ve taken the opportunity to look at three types of kitchen islands from timeless classics to intriguing newer builds.<\/p>\n

1. Galley Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ll start with the \u2018timeless classics\u2019 option! Galley kitchen islands are some of the oldest designs around, originally based on the kind of kitchens you\u2019d find on globe-trotting ships of centuries past (hence the name). Their no-frills design is straightforward and rectangular, making them eternally popular \u2013 not least because they\u2019re no issue for when space is at a premium.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re compact, ergonomic, and one of the most efficient designs around. This efficiency maximises storage room and preparation space, and guarantees your kitchen always has flow \u2013 so you don\u2019t have to worry about busy foot traffic on the way through your kitchen! Some people think they\u2019re not the most stylish thing ever \u2013 which is a fair observation \u2013 but there\u2019s no question that they\u2019re a classic fall-back that works for almost any kitchen.<\/p>\n

Our laminate worktop<\/strong><\/a> recommendation: Caldeira Zenith Compact Laminate Worktop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. L-Shaped Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n

L-shaped islands are another brilliant choice, mainly because their design means they easily ebb and flow with the shape of your kitchen, so you can fill in any blank floorspace with more storage and preparation areas. They tend to be a bit on the big side, which can be a benefit or a downside, depending on how much room your kitchen has available. If you\u2019ve got the space, their sprawling design means that whatever meal you\u2019re cooking, you\u2019ll rarely have a crowded workspace, and their increased storage space can be particularly useful in a busy family home. Plus, they give your kitchen a nice bit of visual intrigue, if you find the galley island design a bit too straight-laced for your liking.<\/p>\n

Our laminate worktop recommendation: Boston Concrete Texture 22mm Laminate Worktop<\/p>\n

3. Circular Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n

Now, this is something a little different. If you want to switch up the functionality on your kitchen while adding a bit more personality to the space, you could do a lot worse than a circular kitchen island. Depending on your tastes you can go entirely full circle, or just opt for a half-moon. You can probably work out for yourself what kind of great visual dynamic they add to the average kitchen, and you could even argue it something of a statement piece.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re practical, too, with a figurative tonne of preparation space. In fact, standing in the middle means you\u2019re literally surrounded with preparation space, all within easy reach (rather than having to strafe yourself up and down a traditional galley design). Again \u2013 as you\u2019ve no doubt already guessed \u2013 they do require a lot of preparation space, which means it will have to be compatible with the way you cook. But if you think you\u2019ll find it useful, it can be a brilliant innovative choice.<\/p>\n

Our laminate worktop recommendation: Blocked Oak 40mm Laminate Kitchen Worktop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve already browsed our range of laminate kitchen worktops<\/a><\/strong> for yourself, of course, you may well have your own idea of what sort of worktop<\/strong><\/a> you want for your kitchen island. Why not pop into any one of our three superstores across the North West, in Preston, Wigan or Blackpool, and see what they look like in the flesh?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here at Savoy Timber we talk a lot about how much the look of your kitchen worktops influences the overall style of your kitchen, so if you\u2019re thinking about redesigning your kitchen, it makes sense that your worktops will be the first thing you look at. So when considering your worktops, what might well come […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":1419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n3 Best Types Of Kitchen Islands To Choose From | Savoy Timber<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After from your kitchen counters, your kitchen island is one of the most pivotal settings for your laminate kitchen worktops, so it pays to make your decisions about it early. 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