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  "name": "How big can my kitchen island be after expanding the kitchen?",
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      "name": "How big can my kitchen island be after expanding the kitchen?",
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        "text": "A kitchen expansion can often include a larger island, but the island should be sized around circulation, appliance doors, seating, and work zones—not just the maximum available floor area. Elite Remodeling & Design can incorporate island placement into the overall kitchen layout and 3D design process.\n\n**Context:** An oversized island may reduce usable clearance, create bottlenecks, or make the refrigerator and dishwasher difficult to access. Seating also needs room for movement behind stools.\n\n**Key factors:**\n- Walkway and work-zone clearances\n- Sink, cooktop, and refrigerator relationships\n- Electrical and lighting locations\n- Support needs for stone or other heavy surfaces\n\n**Practical guidance:** Mark the proposed island with tape or cardboard before finalizing it. Test door swings, seating, unloading groceries, and two-person cooking rather than judging the shape from a drawing alone.\n\nThe right island supports the household’s routines without sacrificing circulation.",
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        "description": "The island should be sized around walkways, appliance-door swings, seating, work zones, and electrical planning. A larger island is not automatically better. Tape out the proposed dimensions and test cooking, unloading, and seating before final design approval."
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  "description": "The island should be sized around walkways, appliance-door swings, seating, work zones, and electrical planning. A larger island is not automatically better. Ta"
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