Kitchen Island Shapes

A kitchen trend that is not going out style anytime soon is the addition of a kitchen island. Homeowners love the extra storage, seating, and countertop space that an island adds to your kitchen. If you're planning a kitchen remodel at the Lake of the Ozarks soon, and you plan to include a kitchen island in your design, you may not realize how many options you have. Today, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with you five popular kitchen island shapes.

#1 L-Shaped 

L-Shaped islands are generally a larger shape and add a lot of extra storage. If you love to cook, an L-Shaped island is great for prep cooking and allowing plenty of space to have multiple people cooking in the kitchen.


On the flip side, a negative aspect of L-Shaped islands is it's not very conducive for open spaces. If you are looking for an open concept design, an L-Shaped island probably isn't for you.

#2 U-Shaped 

U-Shaped islands are a dream for those of you who love cooking and entertaining. U-Shaped islands are extremely functional when it comes to storage space, workspace, and seating.

The biggest pitfall of a U-Shaped island is their size. If you don't have a large kitchen space, a U-Shaped island won't work well. Some homeowners also don't like corner cabinets because the storage is not the most user-friendly - a U-Shaped island has two corners.

#3 Galley

Galley islands are a popular choice for many kitchen designs. They are a great fit for an open concept kitchen. There are no corners on a galley which can help maximize your storage space. Galley islands are set up great for bar seating.

A disadvantage some homeowners find, is they think it's boring due to its simplicity.


#4 Furniture Style 

A newer trend in kitchen design is to include a kitchen island that almost looks like another piece of furniture. Adding a furniture element to your kitchen island adds character and a nice decorative element which is why many homeowners are flocking to the idea

#5 Circular 

A circular island can add a ton of personality to your kitchen! They offer plenty of prep space and seating. The circular island is perfect for someone who loves to entertain in the kitchen!

A downfall to tao a circular island is similar to an island with corners - you lose some storage from the layout.


Ragan Cabinets Can Help With Your Island Selection!

If you still aren't sure which island would work best for your new kitchen, reach out to the best cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks - Ragan Cabinets! We can help guide you through the design options that will work with your existing space and work well with your live style! Contact us today and let's start designing your dream kitchen!

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