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Interested in installing a kitchen island but don’t have the layout to make it work? You might want to consider adding a peninsula instead. A peninsula kitchen is simply an island anchored to a wall or line of cabinets. It may be used as a breakfast bar, seating area or just extra countertop and storage space. The peninsula gives you more cabinetry without adding a wall, and it’s a good solution for kitchens that lack extra wall space but have the square footage to spare.

Costs

As with any other kitchen layout, the cost of creating a peninsula kitchen depends entirely on the materials used, size of the job, and cost of labor. Do you want to add a stovetop to your peninsula addition? That’ll cost more as well. Consult a kitchen contractor for exact figures.

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Pros

Like the traditional kitchen island, the peninsula offers a large amount of additional cabinet storage space.

Acts as a divider between rooms, diverting foot traffic while still giving the chef a view into the adjacent room.

Good design for larger kitchens, as it provides extra countertop space and room enough for two cooks.

Cons

The peninsula doesn’t work for just any kitchen and is best suited for spaces with a large, open layout.

As with many open kitchen designs, the peninsula can mean fewer overhead cabinets.

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What works better - a center island or kitchen peninsula?

An island works better in a U or L-shaped kitchen layout with ample space between the surrounding walls. A peninsula works best in kitchens that lack wall space but have floor space to spare.

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It is important to follow the triangle system for proper placement of the major kitchen appliances. Placing two appliances next to each other not only throws your kitchen design out of balance, but makes functioning around them much more difficult.