{"id":1246,"date":"2013-05-21T19:37:35","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T19:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homecheck.server285.com\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2018-01-29T16:02:04","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T16:02:04","slug":"6-benefits-kitchen-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/?p=1246","title":{"rendered":"6 Benefits of Kitchen Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"the_content\"><p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background_fb=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"ccm-page-list-date\">Does your\u00a0<a title=\"Kitchens\" href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/services\/home-remodeling\/kitchens\/\">kitchen<\/a>\u00a0have issues with storage, arrangement or function? Adding a kitchen island is a way to help solve these problems and they look nice too! Below are several benefits to kitchen islands.<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"ccm-page-list-description\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. An island\u00a0<strong>adds storage<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; another area for drawers, pull out shelves and cabinets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. A kitchen island is\u00a0<strong>perfect for kids<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; the space can be used as a homework zone or they can help out and be involved in meal preparation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<strong>Extra seating<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; a kitchen island can act as an informal dining area for the kids or additional seating when entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. A movable kitchen island\u00a0<strong>adds versatility<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; ideal for smaller kitchens that need the best of both worlds &#8211; counter &amp; floor space.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. Place\u00a0<strong>additional kitchen amenities<\/strong>\u00a0at your island &#8212; incorporating a prep sink, refrigerator drawers or maybe a stove could make your kitchen more user-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<strong>Options galore<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; with so many countertop &amp; cabinetry options, you can really customize a kitchen island to suit your needs and make it a focal point in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your\u00a0kitchen\u00a0have issues with storage,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2693,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<div class=\"ccm-page-list-date\">Does your\u00a0<a title=\"Kitchens\" href=\"https:\/\/hcp.dalegruberconstruction.com\/services\/home-remodeling\/kitchens\/\">kitchen<\/a>\u00a0have issues with storage, arrangement or function? 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