{"id":887,"date":"2022-09-08T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.bravobusinessmedia.com\/confluence\/?p=887"},"modified":"2025-02-03T09:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:08:33","slug":"island-dreaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.bravobusinessmedia.com\/confluence\/2022\/09\/08\/island-dreaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Dreaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Islands are among the most requested features among homeowners in Boulder, CO who are creating the\u00a0kitchen of their dreams<\/a>. It\u2019s not surprising because islands provide extra countertop and storage space and serve as the kitchen\u2019s central hub for family dinners, entertaining and enjoying time to oneself. While the benefits of an island are obvious, designing islands to meet the individual needs of homeowners in Boulder, CO requires understanding how the kitchen is to look, feel and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We discuss with homeowners in Boulder, CO if they want their island to also serve as a dining table. We need to not only determine if there is adequate space for seating around the island, but also the number, type and location of the seats. As a rule of thumb, we recommend at least 2 feet of space between each seat and at least a one foot overhang on the countertop if space is at a premium. If not, most homeowners in Boulder, CO are better served with overhangs of 16 to 18 inches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Functional Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because islands tend to be the central gathering place in\u00a0new kitchens<\/a>\u00a0for homeowners in Boulder, CO, we evaluate the functional needs of the island. These needs may include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n