Kitchen islands are my favourite things to talk about! Maybe I should do a whole series on kitchen islands alone! Sizing. Layout. Colour. Lighting for islands. Kitchen Island styles. The topics go on and on! What do you say??? Yay or...this one video is enough. LOL!

@eunice4jc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@melissabrown8228

3 жыл бұрын

prep sink in the island? I’m putting one in but starting to 2nd guess. It’s a 10x4 island.

@CTHailee

3 жыл бұрын

More please

@123loveyourland

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please! Specifically smaller islands, like 24-27” deep islands. Are these feasible? I can run it 6’ long.

@ahmedfareeduddin2335

2 жыл бұрын

Wat abt an island in L shaped kitchen of 10'×12' kitchen

As I'm a retired contractor, don't forget that an island cook top with a down draft vent requires a duct for the exhaust and a sink requires a waste line with a vent and water lines. If your home has a pier and beam foundation with accessible crawl space this if feasible. If you have a slab be prepaired for a $10K to $15K plumbing bill to do the trench and tie in work.

@deliasanchez201

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for this information. I am opening up my kitchen and inserting an island where the stove sits now. I wanted to switch the sink with the stove but we are on slab. That extra 10k+ is just now worth it.

@RCSTILE

2 жыл бұрын

@@deliasanchez201 Be sure to have electricity in your island and the plugs must be GFI'S if the island is within 6 feat of the sink

A very timely video for me as I’m planning a kitchen for a new build. Thank you!

My architect suggests keeping sinks & cooking appliances off the island. That's fine if you have enough space in your kitchen. 😂🙏

@sophiesto6122

3 жыл бұрын

Or put everything in the island and nothing elsewhere.

I love your videos. You provide so much insight for us folks who're having a new house built. Thank you!

Thank you, Thank you. That was a lot of very useful information that I was wondering about because I am considering finding an old piece that I can make into an island. Also I am considering having a few inches cut off my bar height stools and hoping they don't come out wobbly. Love your channel because of so many greats ideas to think about using in our home. Thanks again.

Thanks for these tips. I love how you actually spoke about specific measurments. Thanks and good job.

@robjordan81

3 жыл бұрын

In inches, ha haaa

Very useful tips with details! Thanks for sharing!

thanks for this. I am very very green with outside the box ideas. I am flipping my kitchen between now and November

Fantastic - one of the best design tip videos I've ever seen!

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! :)

Your videos are so amazing. I watch them every day

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! :)

Thank you soooooooooooo much! Really helping me with designing my kitchen!!!!

Thanks for the advice and tips. In the middle of a remodel (diy) and I have been scratching my head over the island.

Thanks for letting me think again about having an island put in my small kitchen.

Just subscribed, this was vert educational. Thank you for your thoroughness on a single topic. Please keep it up!

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Very comprehensive!! Thank you!

Amazing video thanks for sharing I have taken all your comments and measurements and my kitchen lsland has turned out brilliantly thank you 💗

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Hanley yay! So glad it worked out! Thanks for watching and commenting.

Great video I feel that all the information you gave me will help me make a decision about the island that I want to put in the kitchen thank you so much for this video👋🙌😀

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks so much! Thinking of redoing my kitchen soon. Hope I do well with your great tips! Just subscribed! Have a good weekend.

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck!

Great info...very appreciated!

This was actually super helpful. Thanks

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

K S great! Thanks for watching!!

Great info!

Dimensions to decide if your kitchen has room for an island is very helpful

Thank you for this great advice! We are about to create a kitchen island!

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching!

Excellent work 👍👍👍

This was super helpful. Thank you!!

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks - your vids are saving me from making a shit ton of impulsive, and expensive, mistakes.

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Phew... I'm so glad for you! Thanks for watching.

I love your videos ! have you posted a video of the completed/designed row house renovation from last year? I hope I didn't miss it. Keep the lessons coming, thanks!

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Ugh... I'm trying to get to that. Now that the row house is complete, it's difficult to go back to those reno days. LOL. But it's coming. I promise you'll see the end result! Thanks for your interest! :)

Great video thanks!

Thank you very much!☺

PERFECT I'm remodeling my kitchen an knocked down a wall to open everything up an put an Island in. I'm thinking of making my seating area with a radius so we can see each other without standing or leaning over the counter top. I've noticed most are a stright bar. What's your opinion. Can I send you some pics of my before an after progress an get your advice? Thanks love the video.

Very very helpful, thank you very much

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Love your videos d way u explain n make it clear for us ,,,really appreciate your efforts,,,, cn u make video on couple bedrooms ,,,specifically with red feature wall ,,,,actually I have it, n not getting any idea how to give it a style ,,, I have one big wall with bold red n rest 3 with light grey walls

Great videos thank you

This is John Maguire from Denver Colorado thank you for the tips. I’ve been a general contractor for 30 years never did an island but I’m gonna tackle it thank you very much for the tips God bless and stay safe

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Good luck and thanks for watching!

As always, excellent advice. I totally agree with you on not putting the sink or cooker on an island.1) mess in full view 2)only a top gives a great wide space for food prep,rolling pastry etc etc etc,as 60cm tops are usually cluttered with small electric appliances. 3)should you or future buyers rather have a kitchen table one day....

Hi, thanks for your video . Is 1 meter (39-40 inches) good walking space between island and counter perimeters? Not a lot of space to work with , small kitchen. The dish washer is away from the island but the fridge , oven doors would be within the island space Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks

I’m meeting with people at the design center in a couple of weeks. My goal is to have a bigger than normal kitchen island. Thank you for all the measurements that I have to consider!

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much for this video! I'm planning to add an island to my kitchen soon. Would you happen to know the name of that amazing blue on the island cabinets at 4:24? Please and thank you!

Great video, thank you! Could you please share the source of the kitchen seen at 4.53 (greyish-blue, marble, wood), I'd like to look into it more.

This is exactly the information I needed! Thank you.

what material do you suggest for the countertop of the island if you want to use it mainly for prep and a baking area in terms of function and maintenance?

Wow Gr8 Info

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What do recommend for the cabinets under the island? I’m trying to finalize cabinets for a u-shaped kitchen and not sure what the island cabinets should hold. It will be a clean countertop, ie no sink or range on the island. Purely prep and seating. Thanks.

great video thank you.

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I just found your channel, Love your style and ideas. As you asked for questions- do you know something about Bauhaus? How to decorate, what elements are typical? Found an article and are curious what an expert thinks. Thank you

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about making videos about specific styles... and Bauhaus would be a great one. Thanks for the suggestion and keep watching! :)

excellent video

I like it, you are excellent,, Thank you.

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks for watching!

Excellent points, great video! Big fan of kitchen islands too :)

Can you do a video on Modern Scandi Farmhouse in White, Wood, & Textile 💓

I love how the cooktop looks in the island but I´m concerned about not having a backsplash specially if we do frying in pans. Can anyone share their experience ?

Bought a house that had an island on rollers. I really like that & would have never thought of it.

@BradThePitts

3 жыл бұрын

My kitchen has traditional (white) cabinets and a FUNKY island on wheels. If the trend changes, the island is easy to repaint or replace entirely.

@totallydomestic433

3 жыл бұрын

Brad the Pitts Mine was a wooden square with dark marble top. I had it painted white & took granite off & quartz countertop on called minuet that looks like white with marbling. I elongated it on each end to form a rectangle but rounded on ends. It matches regular cabinets & countertops. Going to mop today & just roll to the side mop & roll back. Still loving it but wish it had brakes but it doesn’t. But is very heavy not prone to rolling away.

Hi designchickee i would like to make my island an appearance of floating in other words the support to be under the center i have a dilemma though, the dishwasher! Any ideas obviously i cant put anywhere else, in advance thanks for any advice

hello, thank you so much .what is your idea of Softwares .i can work with any designing Softwares, is this a good way to invest my time to become a pro interior designer?

I have a open concept home, not sure what color to do for kitchen cabinets, what is timeless and not trendy? Thank you

Thanks I’m looking for ideas in small to medium size condos in regards with kitchen layouts as well as corner sink usage and organization without a pantry and not enough cabinet space.

Question please, I am building a home in Mexico. All my doors y windows will be black metal. My kitchen will be two toned, black lower cabinets, white upper shelves y cabinets. Focal point will be a black metal range hood ( idea from a previous video of yours, thank you). slate and stainless, faucet, appliances, white porcelain sink below a huge black metal window. My question is the color of the hardware, ? should I use the same color hardware for the black lower cabinets y white upper cabinets? next question, please, since the appliances and faucet are a cool toned stainless color, could I mix brass colored pulls? what is your advice? Last question, in the adjacent room will be a pantry / laundry area with medium toned grey cabinets, what color hardware would you suggest? All ceilings will be exposed brick mexican boveda style with black steel. I love your tutorials.

I want to use wall tiles on the flat surface where barstools sit. Where do you start with the first tile? Middle, left to right?

I have a kitchen table that i want to use in my new kitchen as an island (remodeling old house) I don’t want to change the table much like enclose it or add doors/drawers. I just want to make it counter hight tastefully. Please advise!

We have a kitchen already built 8x10 and now we are renovating the house. We are removing the wall between kitchen and ding and planing only for two side counter. Still an island 4x5 ft is not feasible my architect says. But I am tired os u shape counter by now.can you suggest the placement of island such a way that its still workable?

I love waterfall counter tops. What is the rule of thumb? How many is too many?

I have a problem with working triangle. Is it OK it we can have sink and stove on the island? What should be the size of the counter top? We need to have 3 chairs also.

Is it better to have a parallel kitchen or an L shape one? My second ques is, is it absolutely necessary to have overhead cabinets?

Hi Found ur channel today, looking to change islamic granite? Can I found the matching ot should I contrast ? Right now have santa cecilia Tyx

Hi. Is the downdraft vent effective?

I don't know about having a cooktop at the island if it's a pro-style rangetop. The current advice generally is against using downdraft venting for pro-style ranges and pro-style rangetops -- especially at an island, due to the physics of dealing with air exchange (i.e., make-up air) and venting water vapor and smoke. For example, what about the capture of smoke from distant burners and the water vapor from any burner on the pro-style rangetop? Maybe the use of a downdraft unit for a consumer lower-output cooktop is doable but remains questionable for a pro-style rangetop that has a high output of BTUs.

We have a kitchen island that is L-shaped. It is 38" wide, with longest part being 95" and the other side 65", with five counter height chairs on the outside of both (3 chairs on the 95" side and 2 chairs on the 65" side. We are trying to figure out size and location of pendant lights. Any suggestions? What is tricky for us is lining up three lights within the 95" but also aligning it evenly with the fourth light at the end of the 65" side.

My kitchen is small but can fit an island perfectly should I do it?

If I want to use appliances on the kitchen island, does that mean the electrical cabling will have to go underground?

#greatlesson #proud

I want to have a cooktop (plus grill under) on my kitchen island ... so I can make cooking videos. How do I place the gas cylinder outside without running a pipe on the ground? (My place uses gas cylinders and concrete floors that we canot break to run a gas pipeline).

If you are a DIY person, some codes *require* an electrical outlet in the island. Something to do with not having an electrical cord dangling across to your counter. Might be an issue if you sell.

Can you please tell me where to buy the pendants lights shown at minute 4:31? Thank you!

I have an island with no sink or cooktop on it. I designed the kitchen that way but when I moved in the electric hob and down draft vent were totally in the middle of it. I think it’s very bad form having either on the island and yet it is still happening! Builders are not using good designers and in fact few designers even consider putting a window in the kitchen and a lot of kitchens are black holes requiring the lights on in there most days. I also think not many designers put electric sockets either side either.

Thank you!!!😊😀😁

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

I have an island in the middle of a U shaped kitchen. I want to add seating but I can only increase the length of the island not the width, any suggestions?

Thanks for another inspirational and informative video! :) I would love for you to make one about wardrobes, especially for those of us who don’t have a luxurious walk-in closet. I’m debating if I should get a standard Ikea wardrobe or have one custom made? Or maybe there’s a better alternative I haven’t thought of.. Greetings from Camilla in Amsterdam

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I love Amsterdam! So nice to have you as part of this community. Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. I'll add that to my list of topics! :)

You are Fantastic - thank you for explaining and illustrating everything in detail. Great Educational Video. I do have a question, we have 42 inches of space at the back of where the island is going to be. NO appliances in the back. My husband thinks that we don't have enough room to fit 3 counter height stools back there. He believes it will be too tight. Based on your video I think we have more than enough. Yes?

@merudevi

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which way the 42" of space runs, your description doesn't say, but if you're asking if you can fit 3 stools side by side in 42" width of space, that would just definitely be too tight. The video recommends 24" of space per person, you would not even be able to fit two people comfortably in 42". Did you mean 42" from the island backward, like for scooting seating back before hitting a wall or cupboard? That would be more than the suggested 36" of space. Good luck!

Would you do Part 2 for this video on how to style the island. Mine is quite big 2.2 meters (over 7 feet) I have my sink there and a basil plant (temporarily) but I don’t

Awesome tips. I've been trying redesign our island so the sink is relocated. It will be additional,costs but worth both having dishes piled up esp with big families. I like the higher b3ach seating area...Cheers for great tips. Best I've seen ever for kitchen. Q. Can you do a video on laundry design for families please?

@Designchickee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and the video suggestion!

@kenyanana

3 жыл бұрын

@@Designchickee and please include some info on laundry chutes! Thanks..

Great video! Just wanted to add, if you are putting a sink in the island don't forget about venting the drains. A beautiful sink centerpiece can become and embarrassment if it "Gluggs and gurgles" when in use. Thanks!!

❤️ love from India 👍

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

Right back at you from Canada! :)

Thank you for including measurements. Although downdraft exhaust systems look nice, I read they're not the most effective at removing odors, oil, and hot vapor from cooking. Nice aesthetic but functionality may not be the greatest.

@Beth3004

3 жыл бұрын

Hi BW, I have a down draft exhaust and it works great, so don't hesitate to consider one.

@samdallas9318

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, this is a dumb idea

What If your kitchen is extremely small and its a eatin kitchen aswell as cooking etc How Many inches/centimetres should the island/meal table be from around it?

@designchickee How do you feel about a large island for dining at counter height rather than a dining table? Prep space is more important to our family of 4 than a dedicated eating space in our small to medium sized open kitchen/dining. We’re also more comfortable sitting at counter height. Is having only and island a mistake? It’d also open up opportunities for more much needed storage.

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see anything wrong with it if it opens up more opportunities elsewhere!

We are renovating our kitchen. Is it necessary for our island to be centered with the stove ? As it stands now the island and stove wouldn’t be centered. 😬

Hi, I want to know is it good to have flat island or raised island. Which one would you prefer the most. Appreciate your help here thank you.

@Sushiyrolls

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, raised Island blocks the messy view of work area. Flat one make kitchen looks spacious if not clattered, not just on the island top but also counter of back cabinets area. I can never be able to keep my kitchen showroom ready, raised Island would be my choice.

The advantage of barstool-high seating, is that guests are closer in height to the chef as she cooks, which is less awkward than looking upwards to talk to her.

Good thing I found this video, I'm planning to build one too. A question though, our home is just a rental apartment and their countertop is just 33 inches in height, but I wanted my kitchen island a bit taller than that, like 36". Can I make my kitchen island taller or do I need to follow the height of the countertop? Your input is very much appreciated. Thank you!

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there... Might be a bit awkward to have a 3" difference between the perimeter and the island. I'd hate it if you hit the edge of your island with something hot in your hands. So I would try to keep it as close to the 33" height as possible. Maybe split the difference? 34.5"?

@mariabonavidaong1527

5 жыл бұрын

@@Designchickee thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful! Here's a little tip for you- there is no apostrophe in a plural like Dos. ;-)

@Designchickee

2 жыл бұрын

I learn something everyday! Thanks for watching! :)

Hi I need help with my kitchen, island where can send pictures?

Thanks

@Designchickee

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

On the aisle way, is it 42” from cabinet face to cabinet face, or the countertop edge?

@Designchickee

Жыл бұрын

It's 42" of clear space. So it could be cabinet face to counter top edge or countertop to countertop. Clear space is what you're after.

Great information video. I am planning to make an island in my kitchen and it is of size 10'×10'. Is it okay to go for it or should i drop my dream idea of having a cooktop island in my kitchen?

@Designchickee

5 жыл бұрын

A great big island is great. Just make sure you investigate counter top materials and their sizing! You may need to have a seam in your counter top, which may NOT be ideal, aesthetically.

@gauraveshmaurya6936

4 жыл бұрын

@@Designchickee Thankyou so much

@fernandodizitti1079

3 жыл бұрын

Is 10' x 10' the size of your Kitchen or the size of your island? If it is the size of your kitchen, you will be limited on the size of your island. If it is the size of your island, it is too big!! imagine it will be the size of a small room...

Hi, I wanted to know whether U- shaped would be better than island kitchen as far as daily floor cleaning is concerned....as it would become a tedious job to move the chairs everytime .... also won't the kitchen look more spacious if it is U shaped?

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

It really all depends on the overall size of the room! Thanks for watching!

@dr.payalhiranwar1911

3 жыл бұрын

@@Designchickee ok..Thanks....♥️ from India

What about the height of the island? Should it be the same height of the surrounding counters?

@Designchickee

Жыл бұрын

Between working surfaces, yes! Same height is best.

You look great! New hair? Red is your color.

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

That video is from before the pandemic! Look how much has changed! LOL... Thank you for the compliments though. Made me smile. :)

If you have the room, can you have a 54 " (4 1/2 ft) space between your wall countertop and the island?

Why don't they make specific size table cloths for islands?

Madam, my kitchen size as per plan is 3.6m*5.9m, can I do an island kitchen

@Designchickee

3 жыл бұрын

One of my first videos might help you... kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqSc2MqdddOuc9Y.html