Can the kitchen island be off centered ???
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Lighting for Off-center Island
Comments (10)I would do either a single statement light that is elongated and has a multitude of clear glass balls/bells/etc, so that it fades into the back ground. Or (and this is what I would do) you could still just do two pendants and make them really stand out so that they are the focus and not the stove. Your stove hood looks to be plain and blending in with everything (unless something is changing?) so I think you could get away with it. Here is an example https://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=112439...See MoreKitchen sink centered or off centered under large kitchen window
Comments (15)How much hand-washing do you do--sterling/silverplate, crystal, plastics, pots and pans? Or, do you throw everything in the DW? That would factor into the decision---if you throw everything in the DW, then you are mostly looking down while you scrape the plates and load the DW. But if you hand wash many items and enjoy gazing at the view as you work, then an off-center sink will work better. Also, how much prepping do you do before cooking? Chicken nuggets, frozen pizza, canned vegetables, or do you cook from scratch, and spend a lot of time rinsing and chopping vegetables and meats? If the latter, then the solid wall will be in your view while prepping, if the sink is under the left window. A couple of other things to consider are 1) distance from sink to range and 2) distance from sink to fridge. NKBA's recommendation for prep space is 48" (36" minimum), so with the sink centered on the studs, you'll have the perfect amount of prep counter. With the sink offset, you'll have an extra step or two between the sink and range, but extra steps are good exercise. :) The recommended max distance between any two appliances in a work triangle is 9' (108"), but in the plan with the off-centered sink you'd have almost 11.5' (136"). Again, just a step, or two, so if you don't cook a lot, it won't make that much difference. The island, as drawn, also intersects the path between sink and fridge, (but not more than the NKBA recs), but I have an idea which will eliminate that and incorporate the support posts. Other advantages to having the sink closer to the range, are that it leaves more prep space on the left side, for a helper, and more space to store dishes on that side, so a helper can unload the DW, or gather dishes to set the table, without interfering in your prep tasks. I'm posting this here, instead of the other thread, to save time. You might consider using a table/island combo, with the table being the same width as the outside measurement of the posts. NKBA guidelines GW Kitchens discussions--dishes in drawers...See MoreHow to stage for an off center island?
Comments (12)You will gravitate to the counter between the sink and range for prepping, so the wide aisle will be fine, especially if you have helpers in the kitchen. It will provide a great opportunity to store dishes in the drawers across from the DW, and plenty of space to navigate between. 48" is good between seating and pantry. Once you start using your lovely kitchen, you probably won't notice that the island is off center--just that it's not a barrier island. :)...See MoreNeed help with Lightening placement over off-center kitchen island
Comments (5)Hi Mousumi, We encountered this situation with another project of ours. We chose to align the 3 pendants over the kitchen island to light up the workspace. It also looks much better aligned over the kitchen island. We would also suggest adding 3 pendants instead of 2. Feel free to take a look at the project here: https://www.hampshirelight.net/portfolio/modern-kitchen Hope this helps! Hampshire Light team...See Morepam3896
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