– Island size?
– What is the function of your island?
– What appliances will be in your island?
– Sink in the island? Main sink, bar sink, no sink?
– Seating? (bar height, counter height, table height)
– Things to consider: Prep work, cooking, cleaning, eating, entertaining
– Work triangle
– Storage
– 1 island or 2?
– Shelves for cookbooks
– Dog bowls
– Extra storage
– Outlets
– Different counters & cabinet material/colors than perimeter
– Beverage fridge/additional refrigeration
– Pendants, Pendaliers