Islands and peninsulas are great for a few things including offering extra storage capacity. This creates an additional surface for drinks and cooking supplies, as well as doubling as a bar for family gatherings. One of our readers, Kristin, explained that in her home, “I wound up not doing an overhang for seating either, and I still didn’t hate it. I do feel a peninsula makes it feel more open than an island.” In this example, we see that the peninsula functions as a space for the kitchen sink and dishwasher without an overhang for chairs. Proximity to the dining room is fitting for this particular design.