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Right now the placeholder, my grandmother's drop-leaf shaker table, is the perfect size only when the leaves are down - 2o"W x 42"L. This renders it pretty much useless as a sit-down table but it's great for food prep except that it's table height!
So, now I am on the hunt for a very narrow kitchen island. Here are just a few inspiration pics. My preference is for one that looks like the one above but with a stone top and open for storage as opposed to the cupboard style of the last one. (Above by Ili Nilsson, Atlanta Homes Magazine)
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16 comments:
They all look wonderful. Love the white one. Hugs, Marty
Love these! - they're very cute. Good luck on your quest and I can't wait to see the one you choose.
Laura
www.HappyroostBlog.com
I think it's going to be hard to find the perfect piece. I say go custom. Maybe look for some really cool legs and have a cabinetmaker build exactly what you want.
I bet if you found a great console table and covered it in butcher block wood or wrapped it in stainless steel, you could get the total look you wanted, semi-custom (semi-homemade LOL). i cannot wait to see pics :)
All are fabulous! Can't wait to see what you do!!
Teresa
xoxo
Can't wait to see you kitchen. Love that little wood island in Atlanta Homes.
I just posted about this very same thing. I found a little table on Craigslist last week that is 17" x 36". Just the right size for my narrow kitchen. Nothing bigger would work. I'm trying to figure out how to make it taller right now. I think Steve is right....have a cabinet maker create exactly what you want. I just lucked in to mine.
i love a skinny island!
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michele
I am on just the same hunt! I have been looking at vintage sideboards and consoles, because sometimes they have the height you need, but finding exactly the right thing always requires a bit of luck!
I spotted some narrow islands - Williams Sonoma and Crate & Barrell had a stone top one that looked great.
pve
Hey Michele - Maybe find / build one with (lockable) wheels? Since your kitchen is narrow, you will have the option to remove it for flow if needed. Looking forward to seeing your kitchen. Have a great weekend, Loi
Hi Michele - Looking forward to seeing your new kitchen. I'll keep an eye out for a narrow kitchen island.
Deborah
We love our Crate & Barrell island - it might fit = 54.5"Wx28"Dx36.5"H
SKU 131558 - it's online: http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/FrenchKitchenIslandS10?$web_zoom$&extend=110,110,110,110
I really love the kitchen picture. Simple and tidy.
Ery
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The kitchen have designed very beautifully espicially the colours combination makes it gorgeous .
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You have a cute designer's eye. I've been looking at kitchen islands in Vancouver but I'm glad I checked out your blog. It gave me a different perspective on options. Thank you!
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