Depending on functionality, how your island is used, it can be somewhere to showcase a different material, as in a traditional kitchen with a substantial timber top, or if it's a practical prep area, the durability and maintenance is of utmost importance. If it is a highly utilized work area the surface would be best suited to reconstituted stones, which are man made such as Caesarstone, essastone, quarel la etc, as natural stones such as granites and marbles are more porous and require some maintenance and care. Depending on form and style, your options are almost endless. Cntemporary spaces can indulge in stainless steel tops, acrylic solid surface tops that can be any thickness, profile and can actually be repaired without joints. Glass or concrete are more options. So you ask for help on choosing your island bench top, That is dependent on a great many things. Factor in how you would use is surface, and what you can afford, then think about the overall impact these options can provide on the entire space. Eliminate. And collect samples to make your decision. It will probably become the single most used space in the house.

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Hi there, I moved into my house 18 months ago and I still cant figure out how to deal with the dining table as its in an awkward place.I know the table is too big at 2m long, but until I know exactly what will work unfortunately I'm not in a position to buy/try anything else.I'm thinking my best option would be to have a booth style seat against the island and either a 1.8m table off-centre to the island Or a 1.6m table centred.Would it look weird to have a dining table off centre to the island, or would it be weird to have a 1.6m booth seat (centred) against a 2.1m island?If anyone has any suggestions / tips it would be hugely appreciated(and apologies for the mess)Thank you

Can anyone please help me with this 😔