Christina Haack's Clever Alternative To A Traditional Island Is Perfect For Small Kitchens - Tasting Table

"While a fixed kitchen island is a great solution for a lack of countertop and cabinet space, it may not be the right choice for every kitchen. An island can cause major space constraints in smaller kitchens that don't have a lot of usable floor space. If you want to avoid constantly bumping into sharp countertop corners as you prepare meals, Christina Haack of HGTV's "Christina on the Coast" has a clever alternative to a traditional kitchen island -"

"A kitchen peninsula is the best way to extend kitchen countertop space and make your small kitchen more functional. While a kitchen island is fixed in place, typically in the center of the kitchen, a peninsula is installed on one end of the kitchen cabinets. It is attached to the wall or existing counters and cabinets, and anchored to the floor for stability."

Fixed kitchen islands add countertop and cabinet space but can create major space constraints in smaller kitchens and lead to collisions with countertop corners. A kitchen peninsula attaches to existing cabinets or a wall and is anchored to the floor, extending countertop space without requiring open floor area. Peninsulas can serve for dining, food preparation, and other tasks while creating a seamless extension of kitchen surfaces and making small kitchens feel more luxurious and spacious. When space allows, choose based on how the kitchen is used: larger islands suit communal cooking and entertaining, while peninsulas suit narrow layouts.

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