To have a kitchen island in a small kitchen?

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We are getting our kitchen and dining room made into one room which is still not massive! Some kitchen companies have been out to give us designs. One has gone for a peninsula which would actually give us quite a squashed dining area. Another has suggested a kitchen island with breakfast bar on it which would have room for the dining table to be put alongside it.

I’m struggling to picture how the island would be used and if they are just suggesting it as a trendy option. But they thought it might improve the flow around the room.

Any experiences of kitchen islands vs peninsulas would be very helpful! If anyone has any kitchen layouts they like and are willing to share I would be very grateful to see them.

You know that a lot of people have islands. So you say you wouldn’t look at a house with one, goading a response. Luckily my house is big enough to have a huge island, space for a table if you wanted one and oh separate dining room.We are also talented enough that if we wanted to remove an island, we have the skill set to do so, so not a problem.

What is it with MN? Why do people always put other people down in some way?

to PP saying a kitchen island is no longer in fashion, what's the alternative?

Exactly! If you need the workspace and storage then it’s either a peninsula (which divides the room) or an island (which allows walkways on both sides)… what has fashion got to do with it??