If you want your new kitchen to be right on trend for 2013, a kitchen island is the perfect choice. Kitchen islands have been becoming more and more popular in recent years, thanks to their versatility in providing extra work space and the potential for an additional sink. The choice of kitchen islands available is vast, ranging from huge custom builds to tiny island carts. Before deciding on the right type of kitchen island for you, it is important to analyse your needs. Are you looking for extra storage space, for example, or do you need additional seating? Would you like an additional sink and tap or is it more important that you use the worktop space as an alternate preparation station? Dont forget that, if you wish your island to accommodate additional appliances, it will be necessary to run plumbing, electricity or gas to wherever you are planning to position it.