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Islands and peninsulas offer the workspace and storage you need in the kitchen while providing a gathering spot and focal point. Oftentimes these features also house amenities like second sinks, cooktops and dishwashers. In this article, kitchen remodeling services provider The Kitchen Store discusses the benefits of each feature and when to choose one over the other. 

Benefits of Kitchen Islands

• Flexible  – While a kitchen island should remain within the basic spacing parameters, within those parameters is a level of flexibility that lets you place the island in the spot that works best for you.
• Social – People tend to gather around kitchen islands. If you like hosting parties or dinners, a kitchen island can be a suitable centerpiece where people chat and mingle.
• Versatile – A kitchen island often matches the style of the main cabinets and counters, although incorporating a slightly different design is also possible.

Benefits of Kitchen Peninsulas

• Continuous – A kitchen peninsula typically connects with the main countertop. To transform them into a single surface, a kitchen remodeling expert will utilize a seaming method that diminishes the line between the two. 
• Easier to Use – Continuous countertops tend to get more utilized on a regular basis than separate work counters.
• Practical – Natural gas, water supply and drainage lines are easier to connect since one end of a kitchen peninsula adjoints a wall or cabinets.

Should You Choose a Kitchen Island or Peninsula?

If you are adding a countertop to increase storage capacity, a kitchen island may be the better choice since a peninsula has a 90-degree angle that creates a zone that is difficult to access. If you have a small- to medium-sized kitchen, a peninsula is more efficient with space than an island.

Check With a Professional

Let The Kitchen Store help you make the right selections for your kitchen cabinet refacing or kitchen remodeling project in California. Give us call at (310) 572-7515 or fill out our online form to request a free and private showroom consultation. We work with clients in and around Los Angeles, CA.