If you’ve decided to go ahead and get a kitchen island, here are some tips you might find useful:

Figure out whether you have enough room for it. Islands can vary in size and shape, but the minimum recommended size is about 40×40 inches that require a minimum clearance zone of 31½ inches. And if you want a stovetop, the island should be 8 to 10 feet long and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Think about functionality. Will you be adding a fridge, appliances, and a sink? Or will the island just be a workspace? In any case, storage is an important factor. It’s better if you look for wide, deep drawers on the kitchen side, and either shallow drawers or open shelving on the dining side of the island.
Decide between mobile and fixed islands. Mobile islands are useful if you need furniture that acts as a preparation-based room divider during the day that will then be pushed aside at night to make way for entertaining. On the other hand, fixed islands prove more functional in larger kitchens with extra floor space.
Consider seating. You might or might not want to add seating to the island. If you do, give some thought to how you will actually use it. Avoid placing more than 3 stools in a straight line. If you need four, wrap them around one end of the island so it’s more sociable.
Work in a lighting design. Above the island, the lighting needs to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Consider an extractor fan that doubles as a light fitting if there is a hob on your kitchen island. Otherwise, a pendant or a line of pendants will draw attention to the island and provide task lighting for when you’re prepping.

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