A big part of planning your kitchen is deciding on the location of various appliances and features. And one of the most common questions is whether or not you should put a sink on your kitchen island. A quick search for kitchen island ideas and you'll find a real mixed bag.
For some people, having the sink on the island is the most practical option, but for others, it's an eyesore that should stay out of plain sight. To find out if you should put a sink on your kitchen island or not, we've turned to kitchen design experts to find out the best location, both visually and functionally. There's no denying that your kitchen sink is one of the most important features in your space.
It's needed for cleaning, cooking, and basic hygiene, but where is the best place for it to be located in your kitchen layout ? 'We are always keen to keep the design of our islands simple and try not to cram too much into this one all-encompassing piece of furniture. The beauty is you can have a sink and dishwasher on an island, so if you don’t have the perfect kitchen window in the perfect spot for your sink then you can opt for an island,' says Helen Parker, creative director at deVOL . While putting a sink on your kitchen island can work if you have no other convenient place to put it, it can cause a visual divide in your kitchen, and create a more messy look in the space.
'A sink can be fairly messy on an island as all plates and washing up will congregate around the sink, waiting to be washed! A.