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Kitchen islands: will one fit?
You need about a metre of clear floor on each side. We measure first and tell you straight.
Why add a kitchen island
The right island transforms how a kitchen works, giving you more of everything that matters:
When a peninsula wins
Under 3.6 m of clear width, a peninsula or a run of tall units usually works better.
Ways to use your island
An island can do as much as you want it to. Use it for prep with a large worktop, add a sink or hob to bring the work triangle together, build in a breakfast bar for casual seating, or pack it with drawers and cupboards for extra storage. Many islands do several of these at once.
Worktops and finishes
The worktop is the star of the island, so we help you choose a surface that stands up to daily use and looks the part, from quartz and porcelain to granite and solid timber. A waterfall end, a contrasting colour, or a mix of worktop and breakfast-bar heights all add character.
Designed around your storage
An island is a chance to add serious storage right where you need it. A typical island brings together:
Islands for open-plan kitchens
In an open-plan kitchen, an island does double duty: it gives you a hard-working kitchen zone while gently dividing the space from the dining and living areas. Seating on one side turns it into a social hub, so whoever is cooking is still part of the room.
Ideas for kitchen islands
Popular touches include a breakfast bar with pendant lighting, a built-in wine cooler or bookshelf on the end, a hidden bin and recycling, and a contrasting colour or timber top to make the island a feature. Bring your ideas and we will design an island that fits.
What an island costs
An island is priced as part of the kitchen.
What happens next
Free consultation in Swords. Then a drawing and an itemised price. Made in our workshop. Fitted by our own team.
Frequently asked questions
How much space does an island need?
About one metre of clear floor on every side you use.
Can the hob go in the island?
Yes, with extraction. We plan the ducting before anything is cut.
Can I have seating?
Yes. Allow 300 mm of overhang and 600 mm of width per seat.
Is VAT included?
Yes. Every price we show is in euro including 23 % VAT.
Is the consultation free?
Yes, at our Swords workshop. A home visit to measure is paid and free when you order online.
Explore more
Explore more of our kitchens: modern and handleless kitchens, classic and Shaker kitchens and pantry and utility rooms. You can also browse all our fitted kitchens or see our recent projects.
Materials, finishes and options
Every kitchen we build is made to order, so you choose the details. Door styles range from smooth handleless and timeless Shaker to painted in-frame, in finishes such as hand-painted matt, silk, gloss, textured woodgrain and natural timber. Worktops include quartz, granite, solid surface, laminate and solid wood, paired with the sink, tap, splashback and lighting to suit. Inside, expect soft-close doors and drawers, clever corner solutions, larder and pantry units, integrated bins and fittings sized around how you cook and store.
How much does a fitted kitchen cost?
As a rough guide, fitted kitchens in Ireland typically start from around €8,000 for a compact kitchen and run to €20,000 to €35,000 or more for a larger bespoke kitchen, depending on size, materials, worktops and appliances. Because every kitchen is designed and made to measure, we price each project individually and give you a clear, itemised quote after your free consultation at our Swords workshop, with no obligation.
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Book a free consultation in Swords
Tell us about your kitchen and we will create a 3D design and a clear, itemised quote, completely free. Call +353 89 944 9449, email info@ajf.ie, or request your free consultation at our Swords workshop today.