Out on a Peninsula
by Patrick J. Galvin
From a design viewpoint, kitchen
peninsulas are similar to islands. (See
my column in the June issue for a discussion
of kitchen islands). The difference,
as the name implies, is that rather
than floating free, they extend out into
the room from one of the walls. Peninsulas
serve to form an "L" shape or
provide one of the legs of a "U"-shaped
kitchen.
Like islands, peninsulas should be
thought of in functional terms. Their
purpose is to help create a suitable work
triangle. (A triangle of between 12 and
23 feet is most efficient). The fact that
peninsulas might also provide aesthetic
value and added function, such as a
brunch counter