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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

Can you add an island to an existing kitchen? Interior designers reveal what’s possible

Kitchen with white cabinets and built-in drawers, island with marble countertop and pendant lights with vintage dresser.

If your room missed out on this enduringly popular feature, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to add an island to an existing kitchen. After all, it would avoid the cost and disruption of a remodel of a room that’s a great design in all other ways.

The good news? It can be possible to add an island to an existing kitchen, according to professional designers. But to assess if it is a viable project and ensure your room continues to function as it should and looks good to boot, you need some knowhow, including about what size and type of kitchen island would be suitable.

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