If you got space for an island bench, I highly recommend you to consider installing one.
There is two main benefits for having one.
- Social Interaction
- Work Space
Island Bench is multi purpose use and it's not limited only for cutting vegetables. It's where people social and make connections. It's where people use as a work space or study space. It's where people use the space for a buffet for a Christmas lunch / eve. It's where people leave their house/car keys. It's where people have breakfast in the morning. Or simply have a tea/coffee time and read your daily news paper. There is endless possibilities.
Island bench is great alternative for a shared dining table and will give you an example on how it works.
Standard Island Bench
- Great open and working space
- Great social interaction while preparing dishes
- Great for a quick morning routine
- Great for non distraction workflow for the cooks
- More storage
- Sink can be installed in the island bench for quick dirty dishes drop off without distracting the cooks
Dining Table Island Bench
- It's a less common style of design
- Great space saver
- Great for studio design
- Great for fast turn around for cooking and dining
- Great for keeping all the mess in one place
- Great working space, though not suitable for kitchen work space
Island Bench is a natural magnet to bring people closer. You will notice when a person is working in this area, it naturally gives people a curiosity of what you are doing and will start a conversation.
So get it! if you have a space or try to make a space for your design.
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TK
