Do I need a kitchen island?

Do I need a kitchen island?

The general rule is that you will need at least 42 to 48 inches (106.68 cm to 121.92 cm) of open space around your island. Another lifesaving guideline: if your kitchen is less than 13 feet wide, we don't recommend adding an island at all.

What is a good size kitchen island?

The average size of a kitchen island is about 3 by 6½ feet (1,000 by 2,000 millimeters). This would typically have a surrounding clearance zone of about 40 inches (1,000 millimeters). But an island's size is usually determined by the distances around it, so it makes sense that larger rooms can allow for bigger islands.