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No Space For A Kitchen Island? Try This Kitchen Trend Instead That’s Perfect For Small HDBs

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No Space For A Kitchen Island? Try This Kitchen Trend Instead That’s Perfect For Small HDBs

July 9, 2019

While kitchen islands are beautiful and look great, they’re not very practical in compact homes and can overwhelm a space. Opt for a peninsula counter instead, whereby one end of it is attached to the wall. It’s a popular way of maximising kitchen and dining space, and there are so many ways to do it!

See how these 15 Singapore homes incorporated a peninsula counter into their kitchen design:

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No Space For A Kitchen Island? Try This Kitchen Trend Instead That's Perfect For Small HDBs
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Peninsula counters give you extra countertop space — ideal for food prep as well as breakfast.

Design: The Scientist

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With sleek black subway tiles, dim lighting and wooden chairs, this kitchen almost looks like a cafe!

Design: The Scientist

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For this home, a glass door separates the dry and wet kitchen.

Design: Eightytwo

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The use of two different tiles show how colour-zoning can be done in open-concept homes like this one. The usage of a white marble counter top creates a luxurious vibe to the space.

Design: Mint Studio

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Light up your kitchen with pendant lights above your peninsula counter.

Design: Eightytwo

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The soft shades of blue and purple, as well as chairs made out of natural materials, create a beachy yet elegant atmosphere.

Design: E & A Interiors

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The wood-look finish of the countertop adds warmth to the all-white cabinetry.

Design: Proj B. Studio

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Equip your peninsula with powerpoint plugs so you can use your appliances with ease.

Design: The Scientist

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Stack another layer on top of your peninsula counter to create even more space – how nifty!

Design: Space Sense Studio

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Installing the sink into the peninsula is another clever way of maximising space.

Design: Aiden T

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For a monochromatic look, opt for all-white furnishings with pops of black.

Design: EHKA Studio

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Pair a sleek black granite counter top with wooden accents for a modern take on a country style kitchen. Add a metal hood to add a raw industrial accent.

Photo by iAlicante Mediterranean Homes on Unsplash
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An all-white kitchen can make the space look clean and white, but it can also more sterile than cozy. What you can do is to add some light wooden accents to add warmth to the interior decor of the kitchen.

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Photo by Rune Enstad on Unsplash
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This kitchen design is unique as it makes full use of the perimeter of the kitchen. It combines both the peninsular counter as well as a small dining table for two–perfect for couples who want to maximise the space in a small apartment.

 

 

Photo by Rune Enstad on Unsplash
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You can play with textures such as by pairing a coloured marble counter top and a tiled backsplash. Keep to neutral colours to create a kitchen that ooze a calm and cozy vibe. Alternatively, pick bold coloured tiles to add a pop of colour to the space.

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This post was first published on 3 December 2017 and was updated on 9 July 2019

Text: Eliza H, Home & Decor Singapore / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew & Seah Pei Jun
Photos: Home & Decor Singapore and Unsplash

Photo by Charles on Unsplash
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