5 Times It'd Be a Mistake to Put a Hob on Your Kitchen Island — And How to Get It Right

Sleek, modern dark kitchen with hob built into the kitchen island.

Including a hob on a kitchen island is a style that is seemingly getting more and more popular by the day — but it's not always a good idea.

Generally, designers love the idea for a few reasons. It makes cooking more social, for instance, but there are exceptions to this rule, and there are some circumstances in which our experts would advise against this kitchen island idea.