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An L-Shaped Kitchen Island Is A Creative Way To Include Seating And A Table

May 18, 2022

A modern kitchen with two islands, and one has a dropped down section that acts as banquette seating for a casual dining experience.

SDH Studio Architecture + Design has completed a new home in Pinecrest, Florida, where a noticeable design feature is a kitchen, that includes two large islands. The larger of the two islands has an L-Shape, and the back side drops down to act as banquette seating with a table for a casual dining area.

A modern kitchen with two islands. One of the islands drops down to act as banquette seating for the casual dining area.

The second island has a cooktop and views of the more formal dining area. Both islands have hardware-free cabinets and drawers, while wood cabinets along the wall finish off the kitchen.

A modern kitchen with two islands.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the home…

The front of the house was designed with a large lawn that has a path leading to the front door. Plants and lighting soften the exterior of the home, while rain chains add a sculptural element.

The front of this house was designed with a large lawn that has a path leading to the front door. Plants and lighting soften the exterior of the home, while rain chains add a sculptural element.
A contemporary home with rain chains.

The rear of the home shows the U-shape design, with the bedrooms and social areas all having views of the swimming pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.

The rear of this contemporary home shows the U-shape design, with the bedrooms and social areas all having views of the swimming pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Along one side of the pool is a deck and covered patio with a BBQ and dining area.

Along one side of the pool is a deck and covered patio with a BBQ and dining area.

Inside, the living room has a vertical wood accent wall that draws the eye upward to the high ceiling.

This living room has a vertical wood accent wall that draws the eye upward to the high ceiling.

Two of the bathrooms include pebble accents, while the powder room has a wall-to-wall vanity.

A contemporary bathroom that includes pebbles underneath the freestanding bathtub.
A contemporary bathroom that includes pebbles underneath the floating vanity.
A powder room with a statement vanity.

Here’s a look at the floor plan, elevations, and section diagrams.

The floor plan of a U-shaped house with a swimming pool.
The elevations of a single-story house.
The section of a single-story house.
Photography by Robin Hill

Source: Contemporist