Island size

[buppy]

Today we received drawings with very detailed dimensions and our kitchen island is 7'6"w by 5'3"d. There is a seating/eating area on one side along the width but it still seems overly large to me. No sink. Thoughts/experiences? I'm thinking it won't break my heart to make it about 4'6"d. 

[Deleted]

We have an island with depth 6'3" (including the countertop overhang).   So, I would be okay with 5'-3" depth.

[kaylie]

I'm a sucker for a giant island (mine is small because it's all my kitchen can hold). I would go big!

[TBM]

I would think that all that matters is that you can reach the center from both sides, which I could easily do with the 5'3". Of course, I am 5'6" with abnormally long arms, so if you are short it could be a more difficult reach.

I can't even imagine having a kitchen big enough to handle an island that size. I am so jealous! Seriously...I was supposed to get my dream kitchen out of this move and wound up with a worse kitchen than my last one. lol

[sratsey]

The size of the island needs to be proportionate to the space. As long as there's adequate room to move around it, you should be fine. I think 3-4 feet around (from the counters on the perimeter) is what's recommended.