An Introduction To Kitchen Peninsulas And Replacement Kitchen Doors

Unlike kitchen islands, which stand alone alongside other cabinetry and work surfaces, kitchen peninsulas are connected to other cabinets or a wall and extend outwards, usually in an L-shape formation.

Similarly to islands, kitchen peninsulas can offer a variety of different elements, including a useful work surface, base cabinets, appliances and shelving. Plus, they can even provide an opportunity to incorporate bar stool style seating into your space.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the many benefits of integrating a peninsula into your kitchen design.

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1. Extra work surfaces 

Most notably, a peninsula can provide valuable extra worktop and/or storage space, which can be ideal for everything from prepping food to serving snacks and even providing space for you to sit with your laptop and get some work done. 

Pro Tip: Choose opaque replacement kitchen doors for extra concealed storage or open cabinets and shelving to showcase some of your favourite and most beautiful crockery, cookware or cookbooks.

2. Optimise workflow 

It’s really important for kitchen spaces to be functional, and a peninsula can become an integral aspect of the kitchen work triangle, which seeks to optimise the location of storage, cleaning and cooking areas to promote maximum efficiency.

3. Zone your space

Establishing different zones within an open-plan kitchen is a simple and effective way to ensure it’s multi-functional and ideally suited to your lifestyle. A kitchen peninsula with an integrated cooker can ensure your kitchen is an inherently social space, allowing the person cooking to face other people in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the overall functionality of the cooking area. 

Pro Tip: You can also use a peninsula to create a dedicated dining space within a more compact kitchen space. Even a relatively small peninsula can comfortably house a couple of bar stools and create a cosy and inviting breakfast bar area.

4. A space-saving island alternative 

Peninsulas are also a great option for smaller kitchen spaces that just don’t have enough room to comfortably accommodate a kitchen island. So, rather than squeezing in an island and losing valuable floor space, a peninsula can deliver the same level of extra functionality without dominating the room. 

5. Make a stunning statement with a striking kitchen peninsula 

While peninsulas clearly have a lot of functional value, they can also make a striking style statement and become one of the most eye-catching visual features in your space. Choosing a waterfall style worktop which flows along the top and down the side of the peninsula is an instant showstopping feature in a contemporary kitchen space.

To further establish this as one of the main features in your space, contrast beautiful white quartz worktops with rich replacement kitchen doors in an indigo blue or deep fir green colour.

6. Create contrast with colour and different materials 

If you’re keen to bring a touch of contrast or a pop of colour to your kitchen but you don’t want to overwhelm your space, choosing different replacement kitchen doors for your peninsula can be a perfect way to achieve this. 

Choosing dusky pink replacement kitchen doors for your peninsula can freshen up a contemporary kitchen space with ease. Dusky pinks pair beautifully with a range of other colours, including crisp whites, natural oaks, and sunshine yellows, so you can keep the pink the star of the show or explore how this soft tone interacts with other hues to create a kitchen that’s overflowing with personality.

You can also explore the opposite route and choose richer or moodier tones for your peninsula. Both traditional kitchen doors and sleek slab style kitchen doors look stunning in deep hues, including smoke green, bronze and indigo blue. Again, these tones can be paired with fresh white walls and cabinetry, or you can play with a combination of different hues to create a kitchen that truly reflects your personal style.

Choose Happy Doors replacement kitchen doors 

With a selection of contemporary and traditional replacement kitchen doors in our catalogue, we can help you complete your kitchen renovation project in style.

Email hello@happy-doors.co.uk or call 01256 845 816 with any questions or queries, as we’re always available to help!