When planning your new kitchen its easy to get carried away thinking about colours and door styles, but one thing we really shouldn’t overlook is how the layout of our kitchen can help make life just that bit easier.

Where we place our kitchen accessories can save us the hassle of running around the kitchen to get back and fourth from one appliance to the next. Which is why we love the idea of having a hob on your new kitchen island!

So, in light of this, here are three reasons we think you should consider a hob on your island.

Previous job of kitchen extension (Arlesey Beds) with hob on kitchen island

1: Space

Of course one of the major benefits of having a hob on your island is that you’ll find yourself with more prep room, especially if your going for quite a large working island. This extra space will allow you to spread out and enjoy cooking without the hassle of dishes, utensils and ingredients piling up around you.

Another recent kitchen extension job with hob on island.

2: Socialising

Being able to socialise while preparing food adds a great element of flair to any dinner party. Having a hob on the island allows you to cook while still socialising with your friends sitting around you. No more having to turn your back on your guests to prepare food, they can sit with you and marvel at your cooking skills!

One of our jobs of a hob and sink on a stunning large working kitchen island.

3: Easy to clean

Lastly, one of my personal favourite benefits is that an induction hob on your island is easy to clean, making cooking even easier. With a smooth surface from hob to your island worktop you wont have to dread cleaning the hob again, instead seeing it as a showpiece of your kitchen!

One of our past jobs of a colourful blue kitchen island with hob and storage

In conclusion

Overall a hob on an island is a stylish addition to your kitchen that will maximise your prep space, allow you to show off your cooking skills right in front of your guests and be an easy clean up once the parties over.

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