Peninsula with sink and seating

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One wall kitchen with island.... Ideas for our future kitchen - open area w/ limited wall space. Love this.

Whether you've got an L-shaped kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, or any other kitchen design, a peninsula can be a brilliant addition to your kitchen space, adding more additional countertop space, storage, and usability to your kitchen while expanding the possibilities of cooking and preparing food. Many people prefer them to kitchen islands! Still, a peninsula isn't

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Refrigerator across from end of island