Island or peninsula?

amother

Olive

Wed, Jun 29 2016, 2:01 pm

is an island really that much better than a peninsula?
If so what are the added benefits?

Iymnok

Wed, Jun 29 2016, 2:20 pm

It depends on your layout. I would do a mall peninsula. If it gets too big, make it an island instead.
What do you value most, cabinets or counter space?
Would it double as a table?
Do you want a separate pareve work area?

Wed, Jun 29 2016, 2:28 pm

It really depends on the size and shape of your kitchen. I don't like an island if it makes the room cramped.

Rubber Ducky

Wed, Jun 29 2016, 3:16 pm

As others have noted, the size and shape of your kitchen may dictate the better choice for you. Work zones will space out differently, your kitchen may "feel" different, one choice or the other may encourage multiple cooks, etc.

Islands are not inherently better than peninsulas, but they are better in some situations.

amother

Olive

Thu, Jun 30 2016, 11:10 am

The layout was given to me (it's a development type of house, where you get the standard layout but can upgrade)- with an option for with or without an island.
Doesn't an island give both more counter AND cabinet space?