The command bridge – a bespoke kitchen island

Project timeline

1. 01 The idea

   A freestanding kitchen island as an alternative to the classic open island: it keeps the sociable connection to the living space, but hides clutter and splashes – creative chaos while cooking is allowed.

2. 02 Design

   An original design, planned in detail and built together with a joinery workshop.

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3. 03 Challenge: proportion

   To keep the island from looking bulky in a limited space, it needed a slim, light-footed design. Fine wooden slats, a shadow gap and a reduced footprint give it visual lightness.

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4. 04 The “high upstand”

   The central design element is a raised frame around the work area. It protects against splashes, screens off the living area and serves as a concealed shelf for spices, oils and mills.

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5. 05 Details

   • Hob with integrated downdraft extraction – no extractor hood at eye level.
   • Built-in sockets and connections.
   • Drawers for pots, pans and supplies within easy reach of the hob.
   • Materials that refer to the building’s 1970s history: fronts in warm green linoleum, frame in solid local oak, stainless steel worktop.

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The complete kitchen this island belongs to: A kitchen between mid-century and modern