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Kitchens are a focus point in the home. More than any other room in the house, the kitchen needs to be functional and make the most of the space available.

Sometimes, a kitchen island is the perfect way to accomplish this.

Is an island right for your kitchen? An island can add more counter-top and cabinet space. It changes the flow of the room while also adding a variety of new options for organization. If you have a little extra space, an island might be just the thing to help your kitchen become more efficient.

How much room do you need for a kitchen island? How much room you need in order to have a kitchen island varies on the size and type of island you want. A small, compact island can fit in a small kitchen.

You want enough area around the island for you and those who live with you to comfortably move about the kitchen. According to This Old House, a standard size for an island is 2 ft. deep and 4 ft. long. If you want an island, your kitchen should be at least 8 ft. wide and 12 ft. long.

It also depends on what you want to use the island for. If you are planning on using the island as an eating area, you will need to factor in space for the chairs. You want to have enough room to walk around the chairs while someone is sitting in them.

When measuring, make sure you have enough room to easily open all cabinet, dishwasher, and pantry doors. You never want an island to block access to one of these.

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