{"id":14706,"date":"2025-11-19T14:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/?p=14706"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:41:29","slug":"kitchen-islands-top-tips-from-inglish-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/kitchen-islands-top-tips-from-inglish-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"262\"><strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"262\">Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design \u2014 The Kitchen Specialists in North Yorkshire<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"559\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Kitchen-Company.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14686 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Kitchen-Company-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Kitchen-Company-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Kitchen-Company-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Kitchen-Company.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"559\">A well-designed kitchen island can completely transform the way you cook, entertain, and live in your home. At <strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"393\">Inglish Design<\/strong>, we create beautifully crafted, handmade kitchens across <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2XwzEJ72nePEQFDeA\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"470\">North Yorkshire<\/strong><\/a>, and one feature our clients consistently love is a thoughtfully planned kitchen island.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"725\">Whether you\u2019re dreaming of extra workspace, a sociable seating area, or clever built-in storage, here are our <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"683\">top tips<\/strong> for designing the perfect kitchen island.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"730\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0 1. Define the Purpose of Your Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"889\">Before thinking about finishes or layout, decide what your island needs to <em data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"856\">do<\/em> for you. It should provide the wow factor\u00a0 but must also be functional.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"889\">Popular uses include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<li data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"915\">\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\">Additional prep space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"945\">A cooking zone with a hob<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"991\">\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"991\">A washing-up area with an integrated sink<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1031\">\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1031\">Casual dining and breakfast seating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1073\">Hidden storage or integrated appliances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1073\">Power sockets &#8211; add some for laptops, chargers or worktop appliances.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1073\">Serving and entertainment space how will you use your island ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1129\">A clear purpose will guide all other design decisions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Bespoke-Inglish-Design-Kitchen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14687\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Bespoke-Inglish-Design-Kitchen-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Bespoke-Inglish-Design-Kitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Bespoke-Inglish-Design-Kitchen.jpg 645w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1186\">2. Allow for Comfortable Circulation Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1431\">To keep your kitchen ergonomic and enjoyable to use, aim for <strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1281\">at least 1 metre of clearance<\/strong> around each side of your island. This ensures drawers can fully open, appliances are easy to access, and multiple people can move around comfortably. Don&#8217;t just think of a big rectangular block &#8211; an island it can be any shape you want !<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14709\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio-300x225.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/u-shaped-kitchen-island-portfolio.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14430\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bk3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Richmond-North-Yorkshire-300x225.jpg\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSCF2711.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10011\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSCF2711-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSCF2711-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSCF2711-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSCF2711-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13502\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kitchen-Designers-Harrogate-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider the best shape of the island to suit the space<\/li>\n<li>Do you want seating &#8211; is this best on the end or along the side<\/li>\n<li>Do you want curves ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1471\">3. Build In Smart Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1620\">An island is one of the best opportunities to add bespoke storage. At Inglish Design, we tailor cabinetry to suit each client\u2019s lifestyle. Consider:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<li data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1641\">Deep pan drawers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1669\">Pull-out recycling bins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1696\">Wine or bottle storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1730\">Tray and chopping board slots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1757\">Built-in spice drawers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1827\">Smart internal organisation means a clutter-free, efficient kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Harrogate-Kitchens.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11675\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Harrogate-Kitchens-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Harrogate-Kitchens-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Harrogate-Kitchens-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Harrogate-Kitchens-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom-design.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10809\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom-design.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"169\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pull-out-larder-kitchen-harrogate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13534\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pull-out-larder-kitchen-harrogate-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pull-out-larder-kitchen-harrogate-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pull-out-larder-kitchen-harrogate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pull-out-larder-kitchen-harrogate.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchens-Richmond-North-Yorkshire.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12457\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchens-Richmond-North-Yorkshire-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchens-Richmond-North-Yorkshire-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchens-Richmond-North-Yorkshire.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 129px) 100vw, 129px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10811\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom1-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom1-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Kitchen-Accessories-Harrogate-kitchen-showroom1-1.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-183.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1879\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-183-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-183-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-183.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1879\">4. Think About Power &amp; Lighting Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2043\">Power outlets are essential for small appliances, charging devices, or working at your island.<br data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\" \/>Good lighting is equally important\u2014consider layered lighting with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2059\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2059\">Task lights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2080\">Stylish pendants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2132\">Under-counter or plinth lighting for atmosphere<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2132\">Drawer lights and internal cabinet lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2187\">Planning these early avoids costly alterations later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kitchen-design-Harrogate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14070\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kitchen-design-Harrogate-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kitchen-design-Harrogate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kitchen-design-Harrogate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kitchen-design-Harrogate.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Companies-Harrogate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13233\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Companies-Harrogate-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Companies-Harrogate-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Companies-Harrogate.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/>\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hafele.co.uk\/INTERSHOP\/static\/WFS\/Haefele-HUK-Site\/-\/Haefele\/en_GB\/pim\/images\/default\/apic-04668249.jpg\" alt=\"LED Drawer\/Door Light 24 V, Rated IP20, Loox Compatible HIDDI\" width=\"319\" height=\"226\" \/>\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hafele.co.uk\/INTERSHOP\/static\/WFS\/Haefele-HUK-Site\/-\/Haefele\/en_GB\/pim\/images\/default\/apic-04668248.jpg\" alt=\"LED Drawer\/Door Light 24 V, Rated IP20, Loox Compatible HIDDI\" width=\"162\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2247\">5. Choose a Worktop That Suits Your Lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From natural stone to quartz and solid timber, your worktop sets the tone for your entire kitchen island. Each material has different strengths, so choose one that complements both your style and the way you cook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider edge profile &#8211; what shape and any projections<\/li>\n<li>Visit our supplier and choose your slab &#8211; natural stone and even man made can vary from one slab to another<\/li>\n<li>Have a combination of tops for different areas.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your chosen material is available in the size you need &#8211; as sizes do vary !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchen-Dsign-Yorkshire.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12447\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchen-Dsign-Yorkshire-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchen-Dsign-Yorkshire-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kitchen-Dsign-Yorkshire.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1414-339-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9382\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1414-339-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"451\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1414-339-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1414-339-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12139\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Showroom-Harrogate-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Showroom-Harrogate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Showroom-Harrogate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Showroom-Harrogate-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-e1508231576443.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10119\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-e1508231576443-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-e1508231576443-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-e1508231576443.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Kitchen-Showroom-Harrogate.jpg\"> \u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2515\">6. Make Seating Practical &amp; Comfortable<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2762\">If you\u2019re adding seating, allow around <strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2583\">60cm of width per person<\/strong>. Overhangs should be between <strong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2624\">25\u201330cm<\/strong> for comfortable legroom. Whether you want a sociable breakfast bar or discreet seating tucked away, we\u2019ll help you get the balance right.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2762\">Remember space to stand up and push a chair or bar stool back<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2762\">Choose the right bar stool for the island &#8211; style and size is key<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2762\">We supply bespoke upholstered stools &#8211; lots of styles in any fabric !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1593.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10253\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1593-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1593-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1593-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1593-1024x675.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14020\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harrogate-Bar-Stools-Home-interiors-Inglish-Design.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/>\u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors.jpg\">\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/486098850_1177090454206719_6851653749216732283_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=-Xl_RhsI06oQ7kNvwFoy9Vj&amp;_nc_oc=AdnaNkCsMxLxCtylT28smc4k4oH91kz1rF5ny2YrWUIjszv09Ul9FJYt25wGqiphNrV20BpiIfd6ugn2kspA6Kmc&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-man2-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=S-HMS6CFMAI1TPZ5-cql1A&amp;oh=00_Afid3-Uu02Vu0m5Lldw5skMKrSqbOcAvljeOqQx-ZFEgpQ&amp;oe=6923A4C9\" alt=\"No photo description available.\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14048\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bar-Stools-Harrogate-Industrial-style-Inglish-Design-Interiors.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"776\">Top Tip Number\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2817\">7. Add Design Details That Make It Yours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2922\">Your island is a focal point, so it\u2019s the perfect place to express your style. Popular features include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<li data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2952\">\n<p data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2952\">Contrasting paint colours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2996\">\n<p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2996\">Decorative end panels or fluted details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3025\">\n<p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3025\">Open shelves for display<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3057\">Integrated butcher\u2019s blocks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<p data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3089\">Bespoke handles or hardware<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3167\">At Inglish Design we handcraft every element, ensuring a unique centrepiece.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1.jpg\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14169 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-1511.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3137\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-1511-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-1511-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/1414-1511.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bespoke-Kitchen-Harrogate-Inglish-Design-1.jpg\">\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10263 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1600-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1600-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AJP_1600-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Designer-Hand-painted-Kitchens-Yorkshire-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14690\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Designer-Hand-painted-Kitchens-Yorkshire-1-300x224.png\" alt=\"Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design\" width=\"266\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Designer-Hand-painted-Kitchens-Yorkshire-1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Designer-Hand-painted-Kitchens-Yorkshire-1-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Harrogate-Designer-Hand-painted-Kitchens-Yorkshire-1.png 898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3172\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3217\"><strong data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3217\">Ready to Start Your Kitchen Project?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3439\">At <strong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3239\">Inglish Design<\/strong>, we create handcrafted kitchens across <strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3298\">North Yorkshire<\/strong>, built around the way you live. If you\u2019re planning a new kitchen or want expert guidance on designing the perfect island, we\u2019d love to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2XwzEJ72nePEQFDeA\">Visit our Showroom in Knaresborough<\/a> near Harrogate. We have been manufacturing here since 2007 you can visit our Showroom and see things being made.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3497\"><strong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3497\">Get in touch today to arrange a Design Consultation. 01423 864951 or <a href=\"info@inglishdesign.co.uk\">Email<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kitchens-Knaresborugh-Harrogate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13934\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kitchens-Knaresborugh-Harrogate-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kitchens-Knaresborugh-Harrogate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kitchens-Knaresborugh-Harrogate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kitchens-Knaresborugh-Harrogate.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1170px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-14706-1\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Bespoke-painted-Kitchen-Harrogate.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Bespoke-painted-Kitchen-Harrogate.mp4\">https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Bespoke-painted-Kitchen-Harrogate.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitchen Islands Top Tips from Inglish Design \u2014 The Kitchen Specialists in North Yorkshire A well-designed kitchen island can completely transform the way you cook,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,2,6323,7353,6783,5511,1],"tags":[7383,7662,7658,7490,7556,7668,7671,7558,7670,7669,7664,7665,7667,7672,7666,7660,7554,7659,7651,7661,7656,7655,7663,7657,7549,7674,7654,7673,7552,1684],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14706"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14717,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14706\/revisions\/14717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inglishdesign.co.uk\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}