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Ruth Doherty

Should the hob go in the kitchen island? Experts decide on the most sociable and space-saving design

should the hob go in the kitchen island? Basement kitchen with hob on kitchen island by deVOL

Your kitchen island can be many things - a social hub to gather round, a dining surface, a work station, and a cooking prep space. But did you know this all-encompassing piece can also be home to the hob and the central cooking zone?

By installing a hob in the kitchen island, you can face your guests (whether that's hungry faces waiting for breakfast or friends at a dinner party) while you whip up your culinary delights. It's a sociable way of cooking that allows you to interact and join the conversation while you're prepping.

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