DESIGN AND PLANNING
The T-shaped kitchen or kitchen with central peninsula is an unusual choice in our country, so it undoubtedly indicates imagination and a certain aesthetic sophistication.
In T-shaped kitchens, the classic linear worktop is interrupted by the insertion of a peninsula in the middle of it, which usually serves either as a dining table or washing area.
This layout makes moving around more complicated, which is why this particular model has been slow to become established.
Given the right environment however, the kitchen with central peninsula is an interesting choice both due to its visual impact and because it encourages social interaction.
1. The kitchen with central peninsula is ideal if social interaction is your priority
In a T-shaped kitchen, the inclusion of a peninsula as dining table allows those busy preparing meals not to be separated from their guests or family members.
While this entails some limitations in terms of ergonomics and functionality, the socialising aspect reaps the benefits.
The first consideration to make concerns precisely the use you will make of the kitchen: do you consider it an intimate space or a “seaport”, a meeting point for everyone at any time of day?
The functional limitations outlined above may not apply in the case of a very large room: by detaching the kitchen from the wall, you would achieve an open space on the main side where you could move around without having to go round the peninsula every time. We recommend you assess the size and shape of your space with the aid of an expert.
There is no doubt that the kitchen with central peninsula has several advantages: an increase in available space, both for preparing and consuming meals, and also more dynamic volumes.
The peninsula featured in the T configuration can act as a divider, better structuring the areas within the kitchen – cooking area, washing area, storage, dining table – with the various functions being more explicitly defined.
A kitchen with peninsula featuring a T-configuration may not be for everyone but if this particular model attracts or intrigues you, at Veneta Cucine dealers you can find expert interior designers ready to clarify your doubts and give a tangible response to your space and style requirements.
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