{"id":1291,"date":"2016-04-20T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2024-01-22T19:01:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T19:01:03","slug":"difference-kitchen-island-kitchen-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/difference-kitchen-island-kitchen-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Island Or Kitchen Bar: Which Is Better for My Kitchen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A kitchen is, for most people, the heart of the home. When designing a kitchen, people often ask our design experts here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/\">RTA Cabinet Store<\/a> if a kitchen island or a kitchen bar is right for them.&nbsp;For most, this answer depends on the size of the kitchen and the dimensions.&nbsp;They also do not have to be mutually exclusive, and many kitchens employ both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A kitchen island is a standalone countertop area, usually in the center of the kitchen.&nbsp; It does not touch or attach to any other countertop or wall. It adds a lot of functionality in the kitchen by adding a useful area to otherwise unused floor space in the kitchen center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seating can be added to it, stovetops, ovens, sinks, and just about anything else you can think of.&nbsp;It can really add a lot to your storage space, and even eliminate the need for a dining room table. Islands are usually used in kitchens that are more square than rectangular, due to a larger amount of space in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The Kitchen Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A kitchen bar is similar in concept to the kitchen island, in that it adds storage space, more countertop space, and, oftentimes, seating.&nbsp;The main difference is that it attaches either to the existing countertop or comes out of a wall, having a maximum of three usable sides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very useful for kitchens which are longer rather than square, as the footprint of the kitchen addition is against a wall, allowing for easier passage.&nbsp;It is also a very useful device in combination kitchen\/dining rooms, in that a kitchen bar coming out of the wall like a peninsula can be a great separator of the two rooms, providing storage on both sides, a much larger amount of countertop space, and excellent bar seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Creating the Perfect Combination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/helpful-resources\/design-ideas\/kitchen-island-with-raised-breakfast-bar\/?searchterm=kitchen%20bar\">kitchen island<\/a> and a kitchen bar is the ultimate in kitchen design. It can really add a lot of useful work area and storage.&nbsp;It does require a larger kitchen though. If you have the space, a combination of the two can create a really unique and functional kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our design professionals are standing by to help you figure out the best layout for your kitchen space\u2014for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/assets\/html\/free-kitchen-design\/\">Get in touch <\/a>today. Or you can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/assets\/html\/plan\/intro\/intro2.php\">layout tool<\/a> to give it a go yourself. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which is best for your space, the kitchen island or the kitchen bar? 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