Throughout British Columbia interior design has always been tailored towards modern designs which maximize space. Because of this, kitchen islands have become ever more utilized as a cost-effective means of enlivening a room. Frequently observed in Vancouver kitchen cabinet designs, you will find that it is one of the most fundamental components in modern kitchens. This is for three major reasons: 

1. Kitchen Islands Open Up the Room 

If you’ve ever lived in an apartment constructed in the 80’s or 70’s you’ll notice that the kitchens are usually divided by a partition. This was because previous designs were centred around the thought that it was better to distinguish the kitchen from the living room. This design has since been dropped by most major contractors and designers because it condemns the cook into a corner of the house and closes off the kitchen to the rest of the living room. This is a negative factor for two reasons, first it makes the kitchen dingier and Claustrophobic. Second, it prevents social interactions from happening during larger gatherings. These two simple reasons are why most modern kitchens contain an island to open up the room and facilitate social interaction. 

2. Kitchen Islands Establish A Hub for Guests 

If you’ve ever been to a party in a home with a kitchen Island you’ve probably noticed that it is the hub for drinks and conversations. You’ll notice as soon as guests walk in the door, they first drop off their gifts on the Island and proceed to find a place for their coats. Often times, it is also the area around which most of the conversation is had and the cocktails are made. The kitchen island allows people to gather around food and drinks while still being able to interact seamlessly with one another. Since most Vancouver cabinet designs have always generally gone with modern styles, this is a major reason why kitchen islands are now more popular than ever. 

3. They’re Cost-Effective and Multi-Dimensional. 

Another major benefit to adding a kitchen island to your kitchen renovation goals is the fact that it is multi-dimensional. A kitchen island can simultaneously serve as a dining table, a bar and an entertainment center. It leaves much more room open in the kitchen for the essentials, things like appliances and fixtures. By being able to bundle several purposes into a tighter space, it also helps keep everything tight-knit during gatherings. Beyond that it is also cost effective. Instead of having to shell out cash for a new dining set, a wet bar & a grill station, you can just spend a quarter of the price on a new kitchen island. Wood countertops, Marble countertops or granite countertops, whichever one best suit your style can easily be integrated into the design. Hence their multidimensionality and ability to be designed to fit any room and style. 

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