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The kitchen island has become the new favorite dining spot for family dinners and entertaining. Many people use theirs as a breakfast nook and keep the dining room for dinner. What’s the best way to make your island your new favorite dining spot?

Space

This means the space at your island and the space in your kitchen. The average island will seat two people comfortably on each side.

The type of seating you choose affects your space and your ambiance. Standard bar stools give a casual impression. This is ideal if you like to host casual dinners. Bar stools with backs or kitchen chairs add a formal but still relaxed feeling. Remember that chairs take up more room than stools.

Space also includes room for you and your guests to move around the kitchen. You don’t want to have to squeeze in behind people to get to the stove.

Style

You may love your island, or you may be considering improving it to make it more suitable for dining. This is possible, and it’s not a difficult process. Renovating your island can make your kitchen feel brand new.

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Standard islands are square or rectangular. These styles are best suited for barstool-style seating. Your island top should extend several inches so people sitting on stools will be comfortable. When using chairs, your guests should be able to pull their chairs up to the island top.

Extending your island with a small table is a popular solution when you need to add space. You can have a nesting table built that matches your island’s width and complements your kitchen.

Rounded, or “bubble” islands, provide your family and guests with a semi-formal dining experience. If you want to maximize your space, it’s great option.

Furniture islands are about the size of a small restaurant table. They provide an intimate eating experience and can be moved where you need them when you’re preparing a meal. Putting two furniture islands together is a great way to create more space for small kitchens.

If you don’t have an island or you want to extend your island, Alair Homes Hamilton is well known for renovations of all sizes. Alair provides services to homeowners in the North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia area, as well as Texas, Arizona and some Midwest states.

Individuality

An island gives you a chance to experiment with your decor without spending a lot. Wicker chairs are an unusual seating style. Stools with brightly colored seats that contrast with your island’s base and walls are popular. You can even find half-moon stools. If your island’s top is white, paint the base and choose seating in the same palette. If your island is neutral, try colorful, mismatched seating.

A kitchen island is more than just a food preparation area. Turn yours into the space you really want, and make your kitchen the most popular room in the house.

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