{"id":4442,"date":"2022-11-04T15:38:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubnv103.sg-host.com\/?p=4442"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:38:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:38:29","slug":"kitchen-island-with-worktop-or-peninsula-which-one-to-go-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\/kitchen-island-with-worktop-or-peninsula-which-one-to-go-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen island with worktop or peninsula. Which one to go for?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Having a beautiful kitchen island with worktop is a dream for those of us who love watching DIY shows. However, there is another option available that can be equally functional, while still giving us a lot to play with: a kitchen with peninsula. Which one is better for each situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>What is the difference between kitchen islands and peninsulas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY shows have inspired many customers to renovate their kitchens. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\/projects-ascale\/\">Kitchen island designs<\/a> have become all the rage thanks to these TV shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing\u2019s for sure, <strong>to install a kitchen island with worktop we need (a lot of) space.<\/strong> The good thing about them is that they aren\u2019t attached to any walls. In other words, as they are located in the centre of the room, we should leave a few metres of surrounding space for everything to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>a kitchen peninsula is accessible from 3 sides<\/strong>, while the remaining side is attached to the wall. For example, it is normally a perpendicular continuation of the main unit, and forms an L shape. With this simple change of position, the units become more compact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>What function can we give worktops for kitchen islands or peninsulas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both the island and the kitchen peninsula offer great storage thanks to cupboards and drawers.<\/strong> But this isn\u2019t the only thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have we thought about a kitchen island with sink? Have we imagined a hob on the peninsula? Is it even possible to install these on such extensions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Cooking from the kitchen island<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\/collections\/\">Ascale worktops for kitchen islands<\/a> <strong>can include installed hobs without affecting the surface<\/strong>. It\u2019s what is known as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/en\/invisible-kitchen\/\">invisible kitchen<\/a>. This lets us cook on our island or peninsula without losing any work space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AS-Alpi_white_det_hd-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4142\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alpi White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this design, we must consider: <strong>the sockets, cooker hood and space to move around.<\/strong> As for the smoke, there are cooker hoods especially made to go on kitchen islands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of space, we should leave <strong>at least 90 centimetres for the person cooking to be able to move around with no problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Kitchen island with sink<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we want to <a href=\"https:\/\/designingidea.com\/kitchen-peninsula-ideas\/\">install a sink<\/a>, we just need to make sure that the worktop for kitchen island (or peninsula) includes a cut-out for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/shutterstock_743342698-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4439\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, as much as we would love to wash the dishes facing the lounge, we need to <strong>make sure that the water connection is well positioned<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to rely on an expert for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If we want to install a dishwasher, we need enough space for the door<\/strong> to open. Not to mention the need for electrical sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Kitchen island with worktop or kitchen peninsula. Which one is for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A kitchen that opens into the lounge could be ideal for installing an eye-catching kitchen island. However, such an extension isn\u2019t always possible due to lack of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s enough to assume that as a sink or hob normally takes up 60 centimetres, a <strong>worktop for<\/strong> <strong>kitchen island will need to measure at least 120 centimetres in length.<\/strong> We should also consider that the surrounding space should not measure less than 75 centimetres to remain functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If with these measurements our kitchen starts to occupy space in the lounge, or if everything seems a bit compressed, then a kitchen with peninsula is our go-to option. In this case, <strong>by attaching it to a wall, we will gain space to move easily. <\/strong>In fact, this idea is the most common in small, open plan or even closed kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ascale.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AS-imperia_black-Silver-Seleni-WEB-1024x836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4215\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, <strong>there are so many options that the best thing to do is trust the experts,<\/strong> both for the renovation itself and for choosing the materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be a shame to put so much time and money into renovating the kitchen to end up with little storage space or a kitchen island with worktop that overshadows the rest of the work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a beautiful kitchen island with worktop is a dream for those of us who love watching DIY shows. However, there is another option available that can be equally functional, while still giving us a lot to play with: a kitchen with peninsula. Which one is better for each situation? 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