A stove mounted along the wall can take up counter space and/or kitchen cabinet space, and it can also make it difficult to interact with your family while you’re cooking with your back turned. Installing a kitchen island with a stove frees up space and gives you a centralized place to cook while also helping you get your homework done, get close to family, or entertain guests. If your island has seating, it’s much easier to serve food once you’re done.
What type of stove do you need for a kitchen island?
If you want to have a range on your kitchen island, a pull-out model is probably your best bet. Pull-out ranges have a built-in look. They don’t have a backsplash that sticks up like freestanding ranges, so you maintain a smooth cooking surface that blends into your island countertop.
Do you need a hood for an island range?
A hood over your island stove can help ventilate smoke and odors and help keep the kitchen air smelling fresh. It is helpful to install a hood over your island range.
How does a ductless island hood work?
With a ductless island hood, the air passes through a filter and is returned back into the home. With a ducted range hood, the air is exhausted outside the home.
Is a kitchen island with a gas stove the right choice for your family?
Every family has different needs, so it’s important to consider your lifestyle, space constraints, and cooking preferences before making a decision. Based on the benefits listed above, a kitchen island with a gas range may be a good choice for families who:
Need to maximize their kitchen layout, floor space, and work triangle.
Enjoy more countertop space and cabinet storage along the perimeter of the room.
Enjoy socializing in or near the kitchen.
Need a budget-friendly solution for their cookware needs.
Benefits of installing a gas stove in a kitchen island
While some families leave cooking to one or two people, others turn dinner preparation into a family event. Cooktop islands offer the same central cooking station as a kitchen island with a range, but they also allow you to divide food preparation into two separate stations: one for braising, frying, and boiling, and the other for baking and roasting. If your home already has a range along the perimeter, installing an island cooktop can also help create additional space for preparing large or elaborate meals. In addition to these factors, kitchen island cooktops have other benefits, including:
More storage settings
Kitchen islands with stoves allow you to utilize the space below that is usually occupied by the stove. This extra storage space under your stove adds space to keep your favorite pots, pans, and cookware close at hand for added convenience.
Increased preparation and serving space
Depending on the size and configuration of your kitchen island, placing the stovetop may give you more space to prepare and serve food right at the island. It can also free up more space along the edge of your kitchen to put away utensils and dishes on the counter.
How many kitchen work triangles
A kitchen large enough to accommodate an island stove and a single or double oven can create two distinct zones. This allows some family members to enjoy cooking on the stove while others prefer to bake, roast, or grill.
More flexibility
Adding a gas stove may offer a wider range of settings than a range. Stoves are available in two-burner or five-burner versions. The width of kitchen stoves is also more variable than ranges, allowing them to fit into a variety of island sizes.
More counter space
When your stove is combined with your kitchen island, it leaves more usable space elsewhere in the kitchen for food preparation. If you currently have a smaller space or are just hoping to make the most of the space you have, incorporating your stove into your kitchen island is a great option.
