My daughters and I, all have islands in our kitchen. One daughter has sink and "bar" with stools set up. Mine is just plain counter top, nothing else. Other daughter has a beautiful stone top with sink and buffet area with "bar" set up (can sit at the counter). They come to my house when they have projects because "It's easier at your house"! Nothing in the way, I even baste my quilts on my islands, among other things. All sorts of projects have been done at my island including Thanksgiving and Christmas buffets. NO SINK!