[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Randall55

My wife and I built a custom, open-floor plan home with a beautiful, one slab island in the center of the kitchen. Much like the ones in most of the newer models. We sold the home and are now living in a smaller home that has a double counter (pony counter) which we love! If we ever build another home, we will not have a large center island because we find them to be a pain. What are your thoughts? Do you like a flat and large center island?

I prefer the double counter. I am currently typing this on a laptop on the high side. I love it & rather dislike the look of the flat ones.

[coffeebean]

These quotes are getting messed up.

The following was stated by Asianthree........
"So far the pony counters only have cabinet on one side due to seating area. We
are remodeling our MI home removed pony with one level slab we gained 3 feet in the dining area and 5 extra cabinets,"
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Does your island with the one level slab have cabinets on both sides? I'm trying to envision how you can gain five extra cabinets. Also.......how did you gain 3 feet in the dining area? Does your one level slab take up the same floor space as the two tier counter top?

[asianthree]

Our new build Warbler, island on sink side across from stove has 3 drawers, a pull out trash drawer with 2 bins( I hate will be converted to regular cabinet) one large tall baking sheet/ cookie/pullout, cabinet, dishwasher, and double cabinet under sink.

On opposite side I have 3 double cabinets. With overhang of quartz counter to accommodate 4-6 chairs or stools.

Our Lilly with pony, we have dishwasher, double cabinet under sink, 2 drawers, cabinet under drawers.

So if we rip out the pony put in a single level Island, I will gain the same cabinets as our current house. The island will move closer to back cabinets by 3.6 feet, ( the curve in the pony takes up a lot of space) giving more space in the living room. Of course doing this floor tile will have to be ripped out, because there may or may not be tile under the pony and probably won’t match.

I see someone else posted they are doing the same thing at their northern home, to gain more space and cabinets

Go look at the new models with island in your model

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Our new build Warbler, island on sink side across from stove has 3 drawers, a pull out trash drawer with 2 bins( I hate will be converted to regular cabinet) one large tall baking sheet/ cookie/pullout, cabinet, dishwasher, and double cabinet under sink.

On opposite side I have 3 double cabinets. With overhang of quartz counter to accommodate 4-6 chairs or stools.

Our Lilly with pony, we have dishwasher, double cabinet under sink, 2 drawers, cabinet under drawers.

So if we rip out the pony put in a single level Island, I will gain the same cabinets as our current house. The island will move closer to back cabinets by 3.6 feet, ( the curve in the pony takes up a lot of space) giving more space in the living room. Of course doing this floor tile will have to be ripped out, because there may or may not be tile under the pony and probably won’t match.

I see someone else posted they are doing the same thing at their northern home, to gain more space and cabinets

Go look at the new models with island in your model

A pony is a half wall added to any shape island. It does not have to be curved. It can also be any height, or mixed heights. And, yes. If you remodel and remove the pony from your island, you will have more space because you removed a half wall attached to your counter. As a side note, a pony can be made with cabinets if you prefer more storage.

The Warbler floor plan is listed as a premier home and a designer home on the Villages website. I would imagine the premier Warbler is going to have a more substantial elevation making it much more stately-looking on the outside. Perhaps, larger lanai and garage. But, that is just my guess. The video I watched on the Enclave stated it was going to be a mix of premier and designer homes. So, no changes to the Warbler is also possible.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Our new build Warbler, island on sink side across from stove has 3 drawers, a pull out trash drawer with 2 bins( I hate will be converted to regular cabinet) one large tall baking sheet/ cookie/pullout, cabinet, dishwasher, and double cabinet under sink.

On opposite side I have 3 double cabinets. With overhang of quartz counter to accommodate 4-6 chairs or stools.

Our Lilly with pony, we have dishwasher, double cabinet under sink, 2 drawers, cabinet under drawers.

So if we rip out the pony put in a single level Island, I will gain the same cabinets as our current house. The island will move closer to back cabinets by 3.6 feet, ( the curve in the pony takes up a lot of space) giving more space in the living room. Of course doing this floor tile will have to be ripped out, because there may or may not be tile under the pony and probably won’t match.

I see someone else posted they are doing the same thing at their northern home, to gain more space and cabinets

Go look at the new models with island in your model

Thanks for taking the time and effort to allow me to visualize how this gives more space in the living room. I've got it now.

[coffeebean]

Asianthree.......

Looking at the photos that were posted, I just realized how you gained footage in your living room. The counter with the cabinets is moved in the kitchen, leaving less room in the kitchen. I'm picturing more of a galley type kitchen after the reno. I can see how that opens up the space in another room.