Island Hopping: How To Choose The Best Island For Your Kitchen

  
  "It was a great party.", your significant other remarks to you on the ride back  from your coworkers dinner gathering. "They have a beautiful home and oh my god their kitchen is gorgeous." "Did you see the beautiful granite topped kitchen island?"

   And with that, the idea of adding a kitchen island to your home was born. Whether your desire for an island is based on its utility in food prep, or as a social center for your family the experts at peachtreeisland.com are ready to help you make the right choice.  

What is your WHY: The first step to choosing the perfect island

    Do you need more counter top space for cooking and serving? Choosing the correct surface type will be an important factor in your decision. Island tops can range from granite, marble and quarts, wood and butcher block types, to stainless steel and more. All have their pros and cons in regards to durability, ease of cleaning and maintenance. The Peach Tree Island blog has you covered with this post explaining all the types available to help you decide which is the best for you. 

   How about the social cohesiveness of an island? You experienced it yourself at the party as people gathered around the island to browse the snacks, get a glass of wine and mingle with the other guests. In the fast paced world we live in the days of having the whole family sitting down at a formal dining table for meals seems like history. Dining room tables are seemingly rarely used for little more than the occasional formal dinner or holiday meal.

   The island however has become the social center where the kids hurry through breakfast with their faces glued to their phones and others rush through a cup of coffee before heading out. Although the dining room table has gone the way of the dodo bird, the island has become the modern version of the "family gathering" spot. With this in mind choosing an island that is sturdy enough to endure all the bangs and bumps of hectic family life needs consideration as well as selecting an island that can accommodate seating options.

   The people at peachtreeisland.com have carefully selected brands that offer kitchen island sets that include stools, as well as whole host of other seating and stool options that allow you to customize the look of your island. 

   Aside from your "why" there are other factors to consider including the height of your island in relation to existing counter surfaces, mobility, color customization, internal storage capacity and others. While it may seem overwhelming, the Peach Tree blog has posts that cover all of these topics and more to help you make a decision on the most ideal island for your home. 

    Ready to liven up your kitchen today? Your island journey begins here.