Kitchen islands are extremely popular, but sometimes a peninsula is the right option for a layout. Like an island, a peninsula adds countertop space for meal prep, gives kids a spot to enjoy a snack and provides additional storage with lower cabinets or drawers. That said, some homeowners prefer the elbow room in a kitchen that has a peninsula, as opposed to the narrowed pathways that can result in one with an island. Here you’ll find plenty of inspiration for designing a beautiful and functional kitchen peninsula.
1. Bright and Beautiful
For this Alpharetta, Georgia, kitchen, YB Interiors created a light and bright space with a new extended peninsula with seating. Cabinets added to the back of it improve storage. A pair of 20-inch pendant lights over the peninsula coordinate with the white-and-brass pendant over the breakfast area in the foreground. (A table and chairs were added after this photo was taken.)
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