Sunday, February 6, 2011

No Man...or Woman...Is An Island

I'm not rich, but I've had my own island for the last 20-plus years. Okay, kitchen island, but how did I get along without one? I do EVERYTHING on our 6 foot island, (which my honey custom built). The one in our previous home was an 8-foot long, beautifully customized island, but it didn't have a deep prep sink with a garbage disposal like our current island, so that was my request. In the Lake Community home, my honey and I each have a sink with a whisper-quiet disposal (photos 2-5). I can't tell you what a luxury a second sink and disposal is! Old Sweetwater will be a challenge to outfit with an island, but somehow...even if it's tiny, I want one. Anyone else blessed with *owning an island?* p.s. Everything is going smoothly so far and we should be moved before the end of February!


 

39 comments:

  1. All things nice...February 6, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Janean,

    Oh your moving house are you? I'm currently trying to plan my kitchen which will include an island. In Ireland we tend to only use islands for preparation and nearly always put the sink in front of the window for the views :) Thanks for sharing

    All things nice...

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  2. ShayFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I adore island benches but have never had the room for one in my house.

    Love all those pictures but especially and perhaps not surprisingly the white kitchens!

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  3. DiannaFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I love an island, but in order to have one, we'd have to build a bigger kitchen! ;) Yours is beautiful...and congratulations on how quickly you are getting moved!
    xxx

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I could not live without my kitchen island! LOL! I'm sure that you will choose the right one but nothing can compare with the beautiful one your hubs built.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. It's meFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Wowwww...an island.....no we haven't one....place enough but we choose for a big big table in the Kitchen...almost 3 meter !!! ...and that is our island centre in our house !! ...but please tell me ...i do not inderstand...are you going to move ??? ...happy sunday...love Ria...xxx...

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  6. JojoFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Not me but now I'll be wishing for an island!

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  7. DebFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    wow 2 sinks and disposals...nice photos...

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  8. Formerly known as FrauFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Love your Island...I too own one it's not that great or functional but I have plans for improving it some day soon! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  9. TannaFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I do not have an island, Janean. But any one of these would be a welcome addition to a kitchen space for sure! Glad things are going smoothly!

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  10. NanaDianaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I love my island. When we added a new kitchen onto this house that was the one thing I really wanted. It is a big island with seats that slip underneath. I use it for food prep AND for serving and just about everything else. My KitchenAid mixer is hidden away behind a door and it pops out and up for using and then clicks away for storage.

    We have had islands before but this is the best one ever...and soon, I think we will be moving too and leaving it behind. sigh..

    I hope you can fit one in and I know you will love it. I loved your old one that your hubster built. Gorgeous piece. Hugs- Diana

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  11. Farm GirlFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Wow that is a beautiful island and so much is built into it. I have a island by now where as pretty as yours. I don't think I could live without one either.
    I am so glad you are almost through this last hurdle. YaY!
    I love that your island is white. I love white kitchens.

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  12. LorileeFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I love my island although it is not very big. It is where we sometimes eat, I decorate cakes and cookies, roll out dough, and set up buffets!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  13. JulieFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Love you Island post. I was watching for it. :-) I LOVE YOUR ISLAND!! OH my...SO big...glad you have a roomy kitchen to hold such a wonderful addition for workspace. WOOT! Makes mine look like a "baby island". :-) :-) But I am loving it nonetheless. I would love to have a 2nd sink - awesome. But it works for the space allowed. Enjoyed your Island post today, and I am SO glad things are moving along for you. YAY! Best wishes for a smooth move, Janean. I hope all things are transferred safely and there are NO casualties of anything you hold special or sentimental!!!
    HUGS

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  14. PondsideFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love my 6ft island, but it is as it was when we bought the house. There are lovely pot drawers, but no sink. I'd love a sink in the island and a small book case at the end. It would such a treat to have a custom island!

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  15. BearShe CottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Yes, I love my island too. My hubby told our cabinet maker exactly what he wanted and it turned out great. I'm not the cook in our house but having the island is a great hang out spot plus my grandson gets on his stool, as he calls it, and plays for hours with his play-dooh.

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  16. ~ ReganFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I really wish I had a kitchen with room for an island.... I have an awfully small galley kitchen. All I can do is cross my fingers for the next home!

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  17. PamelaFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Great photos Janean!
    I love the white islands...my dream one day!
    Pamela :)

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  18. DeborahFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    These islands are gorgeous!
    I especially love the 2nd photo..Wow!
    And speaking of i s l a n d..
    wouldn't you love to be on one right now..soaking in the suns rays?!
    Hmmmm..just got caught up in some dreamin' lol

    Have a sweet day Janean!

    Deborah xoxo

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  19. FourSistersInACottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love them all...wishing my kitchen was bigger so I could have one but these old country homes never had that idea.
    Happy Choosing....You will love it!!!
    Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Wonderful island that hubby built! Always wanted one. Can't wait to see your new home and be sure and take before pictures!

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  21. RitaFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I've never had the privilege of having an island, but always wished for one. Enjoy yours! I am so thankful for you that you have been able to get your house sold and the move will soon be over! Have a good weekend!

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  22. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I'm in a borrowed house aka rental and have just experienced having an island for the first time. Love it! Mine doesn't have a sink though and no outlets, what were they thinking?! I've added to my want list. Can't wait to see your new one! Thanks for sharing the pretty pictures.

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  23. Simple HomeFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I've always wanted one too, and yours is lovely. Our kitchen is small, and with 8 people coming and going, it seems even smaller :-)

    Good luck with the move!
    blessings,
    Marcia

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  24. Natasha in OzFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I would have loved an island when we renovated our kitchen but we didn't have the room. You are so lucky!

    Best wishes and good luck with your exciting move!

    Natasha.

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  25. KarenFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    That is lovely. Your husband does wonderful work! I'm jealous, I'd love one too. :)

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  26. BernieFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Gave up my island when I moved from my house to my condo and yes I really miss it.....:-)Hugs

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  27. EmFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Good Luck with your move..x

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  28. On Crooked CreekFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Janean,
    What a wonderful prep area! You have a very talented husband. . .and one who is in touch with your kitchen needs. Our galley ~style kitchen On Crooked Creek doesn't allow for such a luxury. My son's home has an island with butcher block top. Nice! Oh~h~h the pies one could make there! Thanks for sharing and for your sweet comments and visit recently!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  29. LindaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I would love an island in our tiny square of a kitchen, but it would have to be a small one. We live in a town full of tiny houses and our home, though only 10 years old, is only just over 1200 square feet! Still, it's our home and I love it. I have been eyeing islands for a while, but it will have to be narrow to not take up so much space. The ones you featured here are lovely. :)

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  30. La MaisonFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    No I have no space for an island inside our house.
    Maybe outside, our house stands near the water;)

    Have a nice week
    Hermine xx

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  31. FairfieldHouseFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Janean,

    Your custom island is beautiful. We have one in the works; using an old treasure for new use.

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  32. DoloresFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love your kitchen island..... best of luck...on the move, hope all goes well.

    I have an island, and I love it, but I don't have a sink, and wish I did.

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  33. BarbFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Janean!

    Love your island! I don't have one, but have always wanted one - maybe someday . . . ***dreaming*** . . .

    Hope the move goes smoothly - such and exciting time for you!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  34. MarthaFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    We have an island -- and in our tiny kitchen that's saying a lot but I can't imagine the kitchen without it!!!!

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  35. SharonFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I had one in the house we had up north but now I don't have room in this kitchen. I sure do miss it.
    Good luck on the move.
    Have a great day.

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  36. StickhorsecowgirlsFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    My kitchen is way too small for an island, BUT I'm thinking one big improvement I could make would be to make deep drawers out of one cabinet for pots and pans. I would no longer have to get on my hands and knees to search for things I don't use often!

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  37. Lillian RobinsonFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Can a kitchen island ever be big enough and still practical? When I designed our farm home, I wanted a five-burner gas cooktop in the island. I love it! I never want another stove! I made this one 4'x6', but if I ever design the next house, it will be longer with two smaller cooktops.

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  38. MarlaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    How exciting to hear you are moving. Best wishes and I hope it turns out to be the best island yet.

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  39. Draffin BearsFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Hi Janean,

    These islands are fabulous and yes, they are such a useful component in the kitchen.
    Much luck with the move, hope it goes smoothly for you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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I am so excited you are leaving a sweet comment! Thank you. ~Janean~