[Erik Tornquist]

So I’m fairly new to this, I’ve learned alot pretty quickly but still have some questions, one in particular.

In regards to two-tier islands such as this one, I can imagine there are so many various ways of creating this particular type of island but what I’m not sure of, what tends to be the most economical way for creating this taller back? Is it essentially just panels mounted together? or creating a plywood box? Or basically a modified column that is created by the cabinetry company?  I’m sure in some cases like this, an experienced installer would know best what direction to go.

Whatever advice you have, I appreciate. Not sure if it’s some info I’ll need in the future or not but chances are, I will.

Also, is there a particular “class” or webinar that goes through construction process like this (and other forms of cabinetry construction) that would help learning designers such as myself know what process to go through to figure it out?

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[Mike Langensiepen]

In terms of both 2020 Design AND actual construction, we just assemble panels together – depending on the shape and features, the factory and/or the installer will have their preferred method of putting it all together – hidden fixings, cyanoacrylate glue etc.

Depending on the client requirements, the raised area is sometimes a cabinet and the ‘panels’ are actually push to eject doors – this provides hidden storage.

The corbels and fluted panels/columns are all available from various 2020 catalogs – the best selection I found was in the ‘Art for Everyday’ catalog from the 2020.net portal.

If you wish to learn more about the construction techniques, ask some of your local cabinet makers for a tour but pick ones that specialize in this style. Most will be helpful.

[Ariana Thompson]

Hi Erik,

Around here, a two tiered island like that would start with a pony wall the height of the taller portion – 2×4 construction.  Then the electrical and any needed plumbing would be inside it.  Then we would clad it in panelling – or the customer might want to supply their own funky barnboard or something for the back.

The only situation I can think of when we didn’t use a pony wall, is when the higher back is actually very shallow cabinetry – so it isn’t panelled on the back – they are full height doors.

So in 2020 – I would use a wall with drop zones on both sides.

 

Cheers,

Ariana