Only worth it if you can actually walk around it.

When an island helps, and when it just gets in the way

An island adds drawer storage and a flat surface for folding or laying out an outfit, and it's one of the more requested upgrades in a walk-in closet remodel.

What most people aren't told: an island only pays off in a room with real clearance around it — genuine walkway space on all sides, not just enough to squeeze by. The most common mistake is adding an island to a walk-in that's just barely big enough for one, which makes the room feel cramped instead of luxurious. If your walk-in is on the smaller side, additional drawer banks along a wall usually deliver more usable storage than an island, without eating the floor space you need to move around in.