A custom kitchen island tailored to your needs can greatly enhance the look and feel of your kitchen. The additional countertop space and seating can take your kitchen to the next level functionally and make it the perfect hangout spot for the family.
Custom kitchen islands designed and built by Harmony Kitchens are extraordinary in every way. The detail, care, and craftsmanship are incomparable. And the best part is that you’ll have a say in every single detail. Pick the size, colour, shape, and material of your kitchen island and we’ll be happy to build it for you!
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Benefits of custom kitchen islands and countertops
You can never go wrong with a custom kitchen island. Harmony Kitchens can design one to match your existing kitchen and enhance its overall look. Some of the benefits you can expect from your custom kitchen island are:
Top 3 Kitchen Island Layouts
L-Shaped Kitchen Island
These islands can create a convenient workflow and provide additional storage and prep space.
Pros: L-shaped kitchens tend to be very spacious and offer generous countertop space and storage solutions. The additional workspace is great for families that like to cook together. The shape also accommodates plenty of seating.
Cons: The large size of these islands can disrupt an open-concept floor plan. You’ll need to find ways to work around the shape of this island and that can be inconvenient at times.
Galley Kitchen Island
This type of kitchen island is designed to be a main station for your kitchen. It can be a huge asset in any type of kitchen layout.
Pros: This is often considered the ideal kitchen island design for open-concept kitchens and is designed for efficiency, ease of workflow, and offers plenty of additional storage space.
Cons: The simple design may be too plain for some homeowners, and they are sometimes too small to accommodate comfortable seating.
Circular or Curved
These are trending island designs. They can either be a full-circle island or half-moon.
Pros: A circular or curved island creates visual interest and comes with plenty of workspace. Surface area can be used for meal prep, serving food, doing homework etc.
Cons: The downside to this type of island design is that the countertop area is spread out and curved, which may not be the most efficient when cooking.
Durable Kitchen Countertops
We have a wide range of durable countertop materials you can choose from. All of the materials we use are eco-friendly and sustainably sourced.
Granite
This is one of the most popular countertop options. It is a porous natural stone that does require sealing and is available in various colours and patterns.
Pros: durable, heat resistant, variety of colours and patterns
Cons: expensive, requires sealing every 3-5 years, installation can be difficult because granite is heavy
Quartz
Quartz offers a beautiful finish and engineered stone quartz is a great option if you’re on a budget. It will still offer a natural stone look that resembles marble or granite.
Pros: Easy to clean, resistant to mould, mildew and bacteria, engineered stone quartz is nonporous, so no need to seal it periodically, and comes in many colour options
Cons: not heat resistant, prone to scratches, exposure to direct sunlight can dull colour
Soapstone
Soapstone is an excellent nonporous material for your kitchen countertops and is growing in popularity. The large amount of talc in soapstone gives it a soft exterior. It is available in gray shades with blue or green undertones.
Pros: it is heat, stain, and bacteria resistant, minor damage can create a unique look
Cons: prone to scratches and dents, requires mineral oil treatment monthly for the first year after installation
Marble
Like granite, marble is a luxury countertop material that comes with a high-end price to match. Many homeowners love the high aesthetic value marble offers. It’s an attractive material with each marble veining pattern distinct and created by the mineral deposits.
Pros: handles heat well, crack and chip resistant,
Cons: scratches and staining can be visible, requires sealing at least once a year
Wood
Wood is one of the most common materials on the market for home furniture and decor. It can also be used for countertops. Wood countertops are usually made of maple, oak, teak and even bamboo. This gives you a wide variety of options to choose for your custom kitchen.
Pros: durable, eco-friendly
Cons: can be scratched or stained, sanding and resealing is required every couple of years, needs to be oiled regularly, is porous so bacteria can grow on its surface
Stainless steel
Stainless steel has traditionally been more commonly used in commercial kitchens but is now becoming more popular in residential kitchens. Steel is nonporous and complements a modern theme perfectly.
Pros: resistant to mould, mildew and staining, heat resistant, easy to clean
Cons: scratches and dents are noticeable, expensive
Our Promise to You
Harmony Kitchens is a top contender in kitchen design and is well-respected in the GTA for outstanding workmanship. We specialize in redesigning kitchen spaces and transforming them into the kitchen space you’ve been dreaming of.
Our team of dedicated and skilled contractors works tirelessly to ensure every detail of every renovation project is carried out masterfully. When we commit to a project, we’re all in and never shy away from a challenge! We invest fully in your dream and use virtual reality technology to capture your vision and create exactly what you’ve envisioned.
Our 98% client satisfaction rating says it all. We value long-term relationships with our clients and offer lifetime and transferable warranties. We are proud to be your top choice for custom kitchen islands and countertops in Toronto.
Conclusion
It doesn’t get better than Harmony Kitchens. Our team will work hard to ensure every last detail of your custom kitchen island and countertops is designed and installed with excellence.
Contact us today to get started on your custom kitchen island!