Homebuilding & Renovating

The cooking kitchen island

The much-coveted kitchen island isn’t just an opportunity to elevate the look and feel of your kitchen; when designed correctly, it can serve as a hub for cooking, dining, and socialising. However, achieving the perfect balance of style and substance requires careful planning and design from the outset.

The savvy home cook should consider everything from accommodating appliances early on to installing proper ventilation and sourcing durable worktops

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