Layton, UT · Member since 2016 · 3 posts · 0 votes
I figured with the wealth of knowledge on these forums, there's likely to be people that can help me with the question of island versus peninsula. The home is a 1971 split-level that originally had the kitchen and living room separated by a large wall. Since, we've removed the wall and opened the space completely up. I understand there is no right or wrong answer, but now the space is wide open we are trying to decide which way would likely be more enticing for a potential buyer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Contractor · Grain Valley, MO · Member since 2014 · 2 posts · 3 votes
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Go with the island. It maintains a more open feel, less complicated, less expensive countertops and you will have easier access/usefulness of the uppers to the left of the sink.
Investor · Lake Worth, FL · Member since 2014 · 378 posts · 184 votes
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I say island also but not crazy about the backsplash on it. can be a bar, sback space and counter space. just my 2 cents. looks great. have a gfeat week.
Layton, UT · Member since 2016 · 3 posts · 0 votes
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Thanks a ton for the input so far! It actually won't have a backsplash when it's all said and done, the design software just didn't want to take it off once I had placed granite on there.
Flipper/Rehabber · WASHINGTON State · Member since 2015 · 179 posts · 67 votes
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Based off the kitchen being open on two sides I would say go with the island. Looks like a great space but would feel dated in my opinion with the peninsula in that open kitchen.
Investor · Richmond, BC · Member since 2013 · 316 posts · 133 votes
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Everyone wants an island, even if it weren't to be the best use of space. But which in this case it is so, so much the better. I have a bigger concern however. Kitchens are usually best having three distinct areas. Cooking, cleaning, and storage (which translates to cupboards for food and the fridge). With both of your proposed floor plans, you've combined your cooking and storage areas leaving not enough room for either. The least expensive way to help remedy that (other than moving the stove to the island) would be to reverse the placement of the stove and dishwasher (also giving you direct outdoor venting for your fan). As well, dish storage in an island is not practical whereas pots and pans would easily work across from the stove, even better perhaps hanging from a pot holder above the island. (If it were a chef's type look you're after). Unless you were to actually USE the kitchen, the lack of storage might not jump out at you but, if you're going to add storage, might as well make it work well.