How far can an island overhang without legs?

It depends on thickness and internal reinforcement. We measure on site and calculate how far we can cantilever while keeping the piece safe.

Can the induction hob sit flush with the island?

Yes. The cut-out is made for that specific hob model, so we need to know which one you have chosen before fabricating.

Can the island be a different colour from the rest?

Yes, and it is a common choice: a neutral tone around the perimeter and a stronger colour on the island to make it the main piece.

How is a large island transported to the house?

It is made in sections and bonded in place. The joint is sanded until it disappears, so the finished size is not limited by your doorway.

Bespoke kitchen islands in Artà

The island is what we are asked for most in Artà, and nearly always for the same reason: the house has one large space where kitchen and dining room live together, and something is needed to separate them without building a wall. That is precisely what the photograph shows — a white island with the sink and hob built in, leaving the dining area visible beyond. An island like this works from both sides: you cook at the front and eat or lean at the back. The edge and the end panel therefore matter as much as the surface itself. In Solid Surface the side can run down to the floor as part of the same piece, with no horizontal joint.

White kitchen island with an integrated sink and induction hob, open to the dining area

The details of a well-built island

Sink and hob set into the same surface, with no frames and no step.
A side panel running from worktop to floor in one continuous plane.
Reinforced corners, which take most of the knocks in daily use.
An overhang for stools sized to the actual use, with no visible support legs.
Cable ports and sockets integrated into the material itself.

An island takes almost all the wear in a kitchen, so it is the surface under most pressure. Solid material behaves differently here: knocks and scratches do not expose a core of another colour underneath, because there are no layers. What you see on the surface is what the piece is made of.

When an island faces the dining room, the back matters. We normally finish the visible face in the same material as the top and leave out the plinth, so from the table it reads as furniture rather than as the back of a kitchen unit.

Other Areas

Artà and the Llevant

We work in Artà, Colònia de Sant Pere and the villages of the Llevant. It is an area with many old stone houses, so during the survey we check the real floor level: a long island needs even support or it will sit under stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monolithic Kitchens

How far can an island overhang without legs?: It depends on thickness and internal reinforcement. We measure on site and calculate how far we can cantilever while keeping the piece safe.
Can the induction hob sit flush with the island?: Yes. The cut-out is made for that specific hob model, so we need to know which one you have chosen before fabricating.
Can the island be a different colour from the rest?: Yes, and it is a common choice: a neutral tone around the perimeter and a stronger colour on the island to make it the main piece.
How is a large island transported to the house?: It is made in sections and bonded in place. The joint is sanded until it disappears, so the finished size is not limited by your doorway.