Founder and Chief Re:modernist, Mona brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to her work. As an active and influential part of the Bay Area design community for over 20 years, she’s worked on award-winning architectural projects ranging from high-end residential and commercial construction, to academic institutions and hospitality prototypes. Her past contributions at IDEO and designing for television home makeover shows helped hone her unique skills for collaboration and getting unusual projects built.
Make sure you leave adequate walking and working room on either side. Local codes will dictate what those minimums are (typically 3 feet (1m)) and it’s good to leave more space (42 to 48 inches (1 to 1.2m)) for working areas where appliance doors open.
The right kitchen island size is crucial to a successful room design. This is all the information you need to know to get it right.