1. ROOM TO WORK
When you’re trying to get food on the table, the last thing you want to worry about is a lack of space. If you’re short on countertop, you’re going to find yourself doing dishes in the middle of a recipe while your chicken burns on the stove. The best solution? An oversized island.
2. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE.
And an oversized island also solves another age-old problem in the kitchen … where do I put it all? Making sure you have enough storage space in your kitchen should be an absolute priority. An oversized island gives you extra storage space below for everything that won’t fit in your cabinets. In my kitchen I even have pull-out pots-and-pans drawers specifically for the more cumbersome tools that I need to access easily.
3. FORM AND FUNCTION
Everyone wants a great-looking kitchen. But it needs to be functional too. It’s important to remember that when designing. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice looks for efficiency. A backsplash is a great example. Not only does it look great and can be customized in tons of different ways to stand out or blend in how you like, but it also makes cleanup a breeze. With a tile backsplash you can easily wipe down and sanitize any spatters and spills that come from cooking.