Does this space need a kitchen island?
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SusieJen on May 06, 2015It's usually best to keep a minimum 4 feet space between any side of the island.Helpful Reply
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Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot on May 06, 2015can u post a pic of the part we can't see? take the pic while standing over by the fridge. Doesn't look like you have room for an island and the dining table. You can do an island/table combo but not both. Or you can do a very small mobile island but I don't see where you could move it out of the way when not in use.Helpful Reply
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Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot on May 06, 2015I believe code requires 36" between spaces. But if you are never moving, then you can do what you wish. Have you thought about a thinner island? Don't know if these links will work...if not, just go Houzz, kitchens and search small wood islands. [houzz=http://www.houzz.com/photos/2472220/Ramble-House-traditional-kitchen-other-metro] [houzz=http://www.houzz.com/photos/46400/Tiburon-home-remodel-traditional-kitchen-san-francisco]Helpful Reply
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Gwen on May 06, 2015a small island, maybe an old desk or dresser made overHelpful Reply
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Martha Hinkle on May 07, 2015Maybe a small one on casters that can be moved. We recently rebuilt our house after a tornado and I was torn between Island yes-or-no. I chose no. If my kitchen was about 2 ft. wider I might have built one, but I didn't relish the thought of having to walk around an obstacle to get from the stove to the sink.Helpful Reply
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Jean Thompson on May 07, 2015I like @Martha Hinkle idea of one on casters -even one about 30 inches wide and the length of your pantry area would give you storage and a Work area/serving area on top... this could be made with Cupboards or Shelves or Drawers with a Tile Counter top on it... go for it..then you could use it for hot stuff .... ( use cardboard boxes to make a fake one to try out to see the size and what you could store in it.. I just saw they have a DIY Kitchen Island Board on here...check it out...Helpful Reply
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J on May 07, 2015If you're really looking for a new look and it suits your life(style), ditch the table and put in an island. I did that in my last house (years before their popularity - with seating) and situated the island on the diagonal which really gave me a nice walk flow since there were three doorways: one to utility room/garage door, dining room and center hall. Instant update to bland '80s kitchen.Helpful Reply
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Linda on May 07, 2015No not enough spaceHelpful Reply
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Glenda Robinson on May 07, 2015I have a rolling island and love it. We roll into the breakfast room when we need the space!Helpful Reply
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Ryan on May 07, 2015Move the table over and enjoy the room!Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on May 09, 2015The open pantry area would bother me. I'd modify with built in upper and lower cabs with countertop to conceal all the clutter. Personally, I do not like sitting on stools to eat so would not go with an island for this reason. - just me.Helpful Reply
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