Crescent shaped kitchen island
How To Choose the Perfect Kitchen Island for Your Kitchen
Anticipation – isn’t it half the fun? Whether you’re building a new house or renovating your current space, much pleasure can be derived from discovering little kitchen design nuggets and molding them to your own vision. So many ideas exist for new kitchens and the wide variety of popular types of kitchen island designs. You can create the perfect one for your lifestyle and taste.
The Perfect Kitchen Island For You
What is a kitchen island? Typically, it’s a permanent counter/drawer space in the middle of a kitchen. Sometimes they have sitting room (pull up a chair!), a built-in oven, microwave, or extra sink. Your options to customize your kitchen island are endless, so how do you decide what’s best?
remodeling a kitchen, you have fewer options for a kitchen island than if you are choosing a new floor plan. Most homes or kitchens being built include an island because they increase extra storage, dining space, and counter area to make your kitchen more functional.
Once you’ve determined how much space is available, you can consider the following options:
- Utility Table
- Kitchen Cart
- Kitchen Island
If space is tight, you can increase your food preparation area with a utility table or a kitchen cart.
A well-chosen “utility table” will add personality to your kitchen. An antique kitchen table, a family heirloom, or a chest of drawers can morph into a unique “kitchen island” with the addition of a countertop. Any appealing piece of furniture can be used.
A double-or triple-tiered table or bookcase offers the advantage of additional display space and basket storage for apples, potatoes and other foods you don’t refrigerate. A chest of drawers provides storage and additional counter space.
Many people love the versatility of a kitchen cart and its movable workspace. You can pull it into the best position when you’re preparing a meal, then push it out of the way when you’re done.
Carts can also double as a buffet when you have visitors or rolled outdoors when you’re grilling.
If you have plenty of space, building a kitchen island is ideal; it not only enhances your efficiency but increases the value of your home.
How Will You Use A Kitchen Island?Let’s first discuss how you will use your kitchen island. Do you need more storage space? Would it be handy to have a cooktop, oven or microwave built into a kitchen island? How about a sink? Will you use the island as a gathering area for family and friends while you prepare food?
custom islands and kitchen cabinets can improve both the style and functionality of your kitchen.
Take a few minutes with your eyes closed to think about how you work and move about your kitchen. What is natural for you?
Shaping Your Kitchen Island
Half Moon Kitchen IslandTo some extent, the size of your kitchen will determine the best shape for your island.
Types of Kitchen island shape options include:
- Galley – This simple, sleek design adds storage, extra seating, and food preparation area while requiring the least amount of space.
It is also convenient for traffic flow. - L-shaped Island – You achieve more cabinet, counter and seating area with an L-shaped kitchen island, but it requires more space and might impede movement. It is especially suitable for a cooktop or oven.
- U-Shaped Island – While a U-shaped kitchen island is wonderful when a home has more than one cook, it also requires more space than many kitchens have and might hinder traffic flow. A U-shaped island practically begs for a prep sink and is a fantastic place for an additional cooktop. Of course, running plumbing and electricity to a kitchen island will increase its cost. For a better understanding of that extra cost, spread the amount over the projected lifetime of the house and weigh it against the increased function of your kitchen and the added value to your home.
- Circle or Half-Moon – You are getting into some serious space requirements when you envision a circular or even half-moon kitchen island for your home.
However, it’s an excellent choice if you have an open floor plan, more than one cook in the household, and friends and family who like to gather at meal time.
When designing your dream kitchen island, be sure to include lazy susans, custom cabinets, and pull-out shelving to utilize the corners most efficiently.
Color Your Kitchen Island Pretty
While we love white kitchen cabinets for their wonderful light and energy, we also love their versatility. Naturally, that extends to the color of your kitchen island. Will you choose the same cabinetry as the rest of your kitchen? If not white, what?
It is trendy for kitchen islands to provide a splash of color. Because it is small, a kitchen island is easy to repaint anytime you want a different ambiance.
Marble-Top Custom Kitchen IslandPopular colors for kitchen islands include:
- Black – In a kitchen with white cabinets, this universal neutral becomes bold while allowing you to change rugs and linens for an easy new color scheme whenever the mood strikes.
- Gray – Probably the trendiest neutral, gray comes in many hues. You can choose from barely there to a deep, almost black, shade. Gray is easy to update as your taste and the seasons change.
- Navy – Also a classic, navy is a great choice for an island. It’s a natural for nautical, beach, aquatic and Americana themes.
- Green – Bring the outdoors in with a green island. The bright yellow greens of spring, the richness of a forest canopy, or other verdant shades can create either excitement or peace and serenity in your kitchen.
- Bright – A dash of orange, a splash of turquoise, red or any favorite color applied to an island can enliven the entire room.
- Wood – Natural wood tones work as neutrals in your home. Using the same wood and finish on your island as those in your dining furniture produces a harmonious feel.
As you explore your options for a perfect kitchen island, envision your routine and your frustrations with your current set-up.
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Kitchen Islands Add Extra Counter SpaceWhat’s The Best Kitchen Island?That’s easy! It’s the one where your favorite style meets the functionality you want for your specific kitchen (large or small).
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125 Awesome Kitchen Island Design Ideas
reclaimed wood could add an interesting touch to your kitchen isle
There are plenty of problems a kitchen island could solve. It can easily add some style to your kitchen or provide additional storage, extra seating area or help to separate your cooking area. Nowadays, more than 50% of people think it’s must-have.
Even small kitchens could benefit a lot if you install a smart kitchen island there.
Before ordering or building an island you need to decide few things. First of all, you need to choose its style. Would this style much or would it in contrast with your kitchen’s design. For example, you can add a rustic looking kitchen island to a modern kitchen and it would become its focal point. Alternatively, you can simply use the same cabinets and the same countertop for a more similar look.
Next, you need to decide what your kitchen need and how you can enhance it. Maybe you need additional storage space or may be extra dining area is required. The island would occupy lots of floor space so you need to be careful when choosing its functionality. Besides, you need to make sure it would fit in your kitchen. Usually, it’s placed in the center of an enclosed kitchen and there should be about 35-50 inches between the island and other cabinets and tables. Although sometimes you can place a dining table near one of its sides to save some space.
In our gallery, you’ll see a lot of awesome ideas for different situations. Besides, you’ll also find several interesting DIY kitchen islands that might inspire you to build your own by yourself.
You’ll find that the most popular kitchen islands types are:
- With a seating area.
- With built-in appliances.
- With aditional storage cabinets or open shelves.
- Rolling kitchen islands that you can move when necessary.
- Those that features an unique design. That could be islands made of pallets, of old windows, and even those that have aquariums inside them.
For even more unique designs we have another interesting roundup.
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modern kitchen island could provide enough storage space for cookbooks and food magazines
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contemporary kitchen island with a very interesting shape could easily be build with wood sraps
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could you imagine that a kitchen island could have an aquarium inside it
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a kitchen island could be made of shipping pallets and other wood scraps
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round kitchen island is much more interesting choice than a standard rectangular one
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an island is a perfect object to mix old and new in your kitchen
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an unqiue kitchen design from old windows
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open shelving island provides lots of space for displaying silverware
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beatuiful kitchen island design idea with removeable wood dovetail boxes
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beautiful gray kitchen island design with shelves on the end for books and ceramic
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bold dark kitchen deisgn with black cabinetry and white countertops looks well combined with a island with a natural stone coutnertop
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deep green bottom and white top looks extremly well together
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kinda creative island that looks really old and weathered
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Marble strip mosaics looks gorgeous on this kitchen island and breakfast corner with lighting looks quite original
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natural pine wood is a great way to warm up your kitchen
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reclaimed wood is a perfect material to build a gorgeous kitchen island that would become a focal point of any ktichen
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If all your life you was a Lego fan then here is an idea for your next DIY project!
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rustic looking kitchen island with storage crates
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this is definitely a contemporary multi-purpose island, which is fitted with appliances, masses of storage, a place to sit and eat breakfast
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two traditional kitchen islands provide lots of storage and space for a built-in oven
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you can build a kitchen island from wood pallets and a butchter coutertop
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you can simply build a kithen island from pine like a dining table just a little bit taller
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Large gorgeous kitchen island with gray wood support and white marble countertop.
It's perfect for dining thanks to its size and an additional shelf in the middle where you could put plates with main dishes.
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One more great example of marble coutertop and black cabinets that act as support. Vintage chairs and industrial pendant lights only add some charm to it.
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On this kitchen an island acts as the main cooking area with a cooktop and a cooking hood above it. It also provide some open storage to keep thinks on hand during dinners.
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This is a really smart solution for any kitchen. A vintage looking tall table on casters. It can easily moved anywhere you like. You can use it as an additional dining surface or as for food prep.
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This is an interesting solution to combine an island with a dining table as functionally as visually.
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If your kitchen is really spacious it's probably a good idea to have two islands for different purposes.
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Long kitchen islands provide lots of space for eating. Great for large family breakfasts!
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If you think a kitchen island is always bulky, just check this minimalist solution. Table-like support and a stone countertop have a very sophisticated and airy look.
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A kitchen island should have the same shape as your kitchen. It's much more practical this way.
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Open shelving in a kitchen island is perfect way to have things on hand. Recipe books or even some salad bowls could fit there.
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A kitchen island with storage could provide so much space that you might even use less cabinets around the room.
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If your kitchen is really spacious that you island should be quite large. Otherwise it would look silly there.
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Whitewashed wood is perfect for shabby chic interiors but works great in traditional ones too.
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Don't forget that pendant lights is the best way to highlight your awesome kitchen island.
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Natural wood is one of the best materials for a kitchen island. Just don't forget to add a durable countertop.
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Nowadays you can find kitchen islands in really interesting shapes like half circle or half moon.
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You can separate a long kitchen island into several zones: one for cooking, one for dining and one for storage.
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Transparent doors could make a kitchen island cabinets looks less massive.
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A butcher block island is a quite stylish solution for traditional kitchens.
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this is probably the longest kitchen island in the world
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By combining several kitchen cabinets with two dining tables you can build a really functional kitchen island.
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You can make a permanent cooking board on your kitchen island.
Natural wood is perfect for it because it also looks great.
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Use the same glass door design as your upper cabinets have for your kitchen island and it would fit your kitchen well.
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When you have a really big kitchen island you definitely need to make a seating area.
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You can even make it like a real dining area.
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Some kitchen islands are so compact that you can only fit a cooking top there. They are still quite practical.
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Red brick coutertop would definitely add a color splash to a kitchen's design.
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Stainless steel is also a way to go designing a kitchen island.
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Bright blue kitchen island is a perfect color splash to any kitchen.
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Purple support and light wood butcher block looks quite good together.
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Ultra modern kitchen island should definitely be glossy. If it's also white it's even better.
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All-white kitchen island would look less massive then some dark counterparts.
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a kitchen island could easily provide dining space for four people
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Shiny white bottom looks perfect with light wood countertop.
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The easiest way to design a black and white kitchen island is to use black cabinets with white marble countertop.
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Bright orange cabinetry would be a "happy" addition to any modern kitchen.
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Black stone countertop with white cabinets is a more practical solution for a black kitchen.
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Kitchen islands with dining areas are quite popular nowadays. They solve several problems at once. Btw, cold gray looks great with warm beige.
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Placing a dining table right to the island's side is q utie popular solution for quick dinners. You won't need to carry all your food to a dining room.
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Turquoise is a great color choice that works especially well with dark wood.
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colorful diy kitchen island from pallet boards
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You can use tall cabinets with glass doors if you want to separate your dining area from a cooking area.
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Black and white kitchen isles could work as in modern as in timeless kitchen designs.
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a handless kitchen island with an interesting dining area solution where you can use standard kitchen chairs
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The simplest way to design a kitchen isle is simply to use the same cabinets as you're using for other kitchen parts.
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Natural wood is as good material choice as any other.
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This is what could make an interior of any kitchen more fun.
A colorful island without storage cabinets would work even on small kitchens.
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This is how smart kitchen islands could be. This one could serve as a cooking board and have a trash bin inside it. Great for peeling and cutting vegetables!
Kitchen Island: 90 Kitchen Island Design Ideas with Photo
Kitchen Island, as you might guess from the name, is a working module, independent of the rest of the kitchen furniture. This layout has many advantages: you can approach the working area from any side, cook at once with the whole family, and the usable area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen increases. Here you can place not only a cooking area, but also storage shelves, a sink, a hob. The design of the kitchen island can be very different - our selection of ideas will allow you to feel all the delights of island life. nine0003
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1. Smooth corners
Due to the fact that the corners are smoothed, there is much less space for walking around.
Such a kitchen island made it possible to free up more space for the actual kitchen set.
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Artistic project in London Townhouse
J Witzel Interior Design
2. All the shelves
hung shelves usually “eat” the place and the mess at them is very stripped. In this kitchen, an island was used to store dishes and kitchen utensils, inside of which everything you need is located. nine0003
Garde Hvalsoe
3. Everything in sight
Don't be put off by the open shelves inside the kitchen island - the color and shape of the dishes placed there can create a rhythmic pattern of the room.
Roundhouse
Redesign London Limited
6. Display
The open shelves inside the kitchen island can be decorative. Here you can build "showcases" in which indoor plants, vases of flowers and other decorations will be located.
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Peden & Pringle Ltd
7. Multifunctional approach
Kitchen islands can be integrated with appliances such as a microwave, oven, dishwasher and even a wine cooler.
Adam Chandler Ltd
8. Spell
U-shaped kitchen island is very spacious: cupboards for storing dishes, a cooking area, a bar can be easily located here. But for this option, you will need a fairly spacious kitchen so that you can freely approach the island. nine0003
Yuri Grishko
9. Inhabited island
In this small Moscow apartment (27 sq.m) there was simply no place for a full-fledged kitchen. Everything you need for cooking is contained in a kitchen island with a photo, household appliances are inside the stairs.
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Tiny loft in the apartment of a designer girl
Die Wohnplaner GmbH
Guests and family members will be able to sit around and watch the cooking process.
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J.A.S. Design-Build
11. Straightforward
Choosing a kitchen island sink depends on your needs and possibilities. If there is no dishwasher and the dimensions of the kitchen allow, install a spacious sink.
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Neptune by Donndorf Weimar (D) I by 3F Zürich (CH)
12. In the solids
If the sink and hob are next to each other on the kitchen island, take care of the insulation in advance: moisture must not get on the electrics. nine0003
Hill Farm Furniture Ltd
13. Unbearable lightness
Kitchen island hob requires extractor fan. The designers of this kitchen have found an alternative to heavy models - an extractor hood disguised as a chandelier.
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New Country MEBLE with a limited budget
JaureGui Architecture Interiors Construction
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The thorough approach is the ideal option for the cuisine in the rustic style-solid kitchen, with solid wood, with ardent. legs and drawers for storage, as well as with a high tabletop. nine0003
Hopedale Builders, Inc.
15. Natural product
Rustic style implies a combination of natural materials - wood, metal, stone - as in this example.
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Paul Craig Photography
16. Expanding Your Horizons
Don't be afraid to mix things up. In this London apartment, the modern kitchen nook is expanded with a long Victorian table. nine0003
SUBU Design Architecture
17. Loft style
This kitchen island is a good example of loft style. Its legs are made from waste water pipes, the tabletop is from old boards.
Chalet
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Unity of opposites
The kitchen island in the photo is made in contrast: marble top, wooden base.
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LPASSE DESIGN
19. Provence
The kitchen island in this French home is made from rough metal counters, zinc countertops, old boards. The boards were selected individually: the drawing of each of them had to become part of the overall composition.
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In Provence, a tree in honor
Yvonne McFadden LLC
20. At a height of
The first option is convenient for cooking. nine0003
Lauren Levant Interior
21. Getting fit
In this example, the kitchen island is not the usual rectangular shape. It follows the shape of the wood from which the countertop is made.
Altius Design Group
22. Celestial body
The crescent-shaped kitchen island is multifunctional: the outside serves as a dining area, while the inside serves as a work area.
BARRETT STUDIO architects
23. Fit in the circle
The whole island or just the tabletop can be made with a crescent moon. The latter option is more economical, since a rectangular base is more common.
John Kraemer & Sons
24. In the spotlight
The work area is best placed in the center of the kitchen island so that guests and household can watch the cooking process like a performance on stage.
Treyone
25. Stand firmly on your feet
The highlight of this kitchen island is the unfinished solid wood legs. nine0003
Martha O'Hara Interiors
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Highlights
A discreet kitchen island can stand out: upholstered bar stools set the right accents.
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27. Purity of experiment
Since the work and dining areas are combined on the kitchen island, it is necessary to provide an exhaust hood above the hob. It must be the same or larger than the panel size. nine0003
Matt Podesta
28. Size matters
If the island hood is smaller than the hob, there is a good chance that grease will settle on the kitchen island.
29. Passing moment
It is also important to set the correct width of the passages between the kitchen island and the set. To ensure that nothing interferes with your movements, they should be at least 1-1.2 m.
Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms
30. Keep level
A kitchen island can have a multi-level structure: the work area should be on the same level as the kitchen set, and the dining area should be slightly higher.
Brayer Design
31. Lifebuoy
A round or oval kitchen table is best, even if the island itself is rectangular.
Orchid Newton ltd
32. Separately
The kitchen table can be either integrated into the island or stand alone. In this example, a notch has been made for it in the island. nine0003
Russell Taylor Architects
33. Mirror Reflection
The designers of this London kitchen used mirrors to design the island. So the room was filled with additional, reflected light.
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Metamorphoses of the King George Hospital
Kitchen Architecture Ltd
In this kitchen, it is only needed at night. During the day, the room is filled with light from the top and side windows. nine0003
Roundhouse
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High level
It is better to pick up bar stools for the island table - as the height of the island is oriented towards cooking, which takes place while standing.
Paul Craig Photography
36. A level below
In this example, the designers placed the table below the work area. The table top is built into the drawers of the island at the usual table height.
37. Light at different levels
The dining area in this kitchen island is higher than the work area: this difference is reflected in the height of the pendant lights. nine0003
38. Three in one
This kitchen island consists of three modules of different heights - table, work area and shelving. This gives dynamics to an overly homogeneous interior.
Alexander White
39. Flow
The kitchen island can flow seamlessly into the dining table, just like in this Stockholm home.
Julia Solovieva | Studio SJull
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Mobile bar counter
In this Moscow apartment, the kitchen island is complemented by a mobile bar counter made of wood, which can be pulled out only when necessary. nine0009
Design: Julia Solovieva
Wiedemann Werkstätten
MCDESIGN
42. Mobile version
In the kitchen there is a risk of constantly bumping into chairs and hitting them. Stools are more compact and mobile.
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The Brooklyn Home Company
43. Save space
The stool fits easily under the kitchen island - a real find for a small kitchen.
Emilie Castille-Architecture Intérieure&Décoration
44. We sit well
The length of the island table top is usually made at the rate of 60 cm per seater.
45. Get down to business
In this Berlin home, the staircase flows into the kitchen island countertop, creating a striking white accent. nine0003
mo+ architekten
46. Convertible island
This convertible island with sliding bench saves space in the kitchen.
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Artichoke
47. Two is better
Well, if the dimensions of the kitchen allow, why limit yourself to one island? They can be divided functionally: make a working area on one, and a dining area on the other.
R.Z.Owens Constructions
48. Multi-directional lighting
Guided track lights are ideal for creating local lighting on a kitchen island. You can alternate different lighting scenarios, highlighting a particular area.
FTF interior
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A winning combination
You can combine different types of kitchen island lighting: spots for the work area, pendants for the dining area.
Design: FTF Interior
Breathe Architecture
50. Broken lines
The shape of this kitchen island echoes the backsplash pattern: broken lines, transitions from light to dark.
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Aleksandra Fedorova Bureau
51. Hide from the eyes
in this Moscow cuisine all household appliances are hidden from prying eyes: large - in the cabinets, the smaller one - in the kitchen island. nine0003
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Smart glass, suspended wall and snow-white minimalism
Luigi Rosselli Architects
You can achieve this effect with small means: for example, choosing the same dark color for the floor and the base of the kitchen island.
Jane Howell Interiors
53. From any direction
The convenience of a kitchen island is that you can approach it from any direction, you are free to move while cooking. nine0003
Lucy G Printed Image Splashbacks
54. Work triangle
The main thing is that the island helps to create the right work triangle : you can take food from the refrigerator, wash/cut, and then cook on the hob.
Architectural workshop za bor
55. Individual approach
Your individuality should be visible in everything. The owner of this Moscow apartment, an architect, designed and implemented the kitchen island project himself. nine0003
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Mobile space by architect Petr Zaitsev
Esther Hershcovich
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Sustainable Kitchens
57. Driving!
In small kitchens, the island may not be stationary, but mobile, on wheels. It is easy to slide in when not in use. nine0003
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Incorporated
59. Nice addition
The island on wheels can be moved up to the kitchen countertop at any time, thereby expanding the work area space.
Arciform
60. Plus one
The kitchen island on wheels can consist of several modules, the combinations of which will depend on the work to be done.
Colin Cadle Photography
61. Multitasking
Kitchen island on wheels can perform several functions in addition to the main one. For example, its can be used as a coffee table or serving trolley.
Bruce Kading Interior Design
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Small and bold
A big kitchen doesn't have to have a big island: there should be just enough space for the cutting area.
Paris-Bruxelles
Webb & Brown-Neaves
64. Through fire, water and copper pipes
Remember that if you plan to use a kitchen island with a sink or stove, you will have to slightly raise the floor to connect the communications.
THE GOOD GUYS
65. Young and green
In this Australian home, greenery grows right on the kitchen island: a special opening in the countertop was provided for this at the design stage.
66. Back support
In this example, the kitchen island not only separates the work area from the dining area, but also serves as a backrest for the bench. nine0003
Fast Forward Unlimited
67. Top of the line
The island's L-shape made it possible to combine it with the kitchen nook.
The only drawback is that the guests will sit with their backs to the cook.
68. Pure truth
When combining the island and the kitchen sofa, it is important to provide protection against steam and grease - for example, make a good hood. As an option - removable covers that can be washed.
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Blakes London
69. Contrast
A kitchen island can be a bright accent if you don't have the courage to use bright colors throughout the kitchen.
Melton Design Build
70. Everything in moderation
But you need to be careful with catchy details, otherwise there is a risk of overkill. But in this neutral kitchen, an island with bright tiles does not look too flashy.
Carole Hunter Home Design
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Like a canvas
The designer of this kitchen was inspired by Mondrian's canvases and the idea of primary colors. But not just copying his work, but trying to achieve color balance.
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Mondrian-inspired kitchen
Markus Hierhager Innenarchitektur
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73. Breaking stereotypes
A black and white palette is by no means a boring solution: play with shapes, lines, levels.
SUPERGRAU
74. Make it dark
Black is said to reduce space. However, he is also able to make even a very simple interior expensive and status. Jan Showers nine0003
Australian Interior Design Awards
76. All-metal shell
This kitchen island's steel façade is a dramatic but impractical option: scratches are inevitable.
Design By Us Interior
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Valuable item
The kitchen island's gold finish does not look outrageous or out of place in this simple interior: it harmonizes with parquet and hangings.
mckimm residential design
Standal Interiorismo + Reforma Integral
79. Maximum load
In this Barcelona apartment, the kitchen island is multifunctional: there is a stove, extractor hood, refrigerator and even a radiator. And on the back side, in the closet, is hidden ... a study.
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Modular space in bright colors
Look Design Group
80. Working time
A small working area can be located on the kitchen island itself. Just be sure to protect against splashes, steam and grease. nine0003
LATOON / BRASS design office
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Artificial selection
Kitchen island LED lighting doesn't always look cold. With its help, you can create a very cozy atmosphere, as in this Yekaterinburg apartment.
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50 shades of white and the play of artificial light
Roundhouse
82. LED strip
In addition to the main illumination of the working area of the island, try local lighting of the island. For example, experiment with an LED strip like in this example. nine0003
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IMPALA KITCHOROMS
BUTler Architects
85. Foreign Combine Japanese style: nothing superfluous and random, only necessary and simple furniture. Kitchen island - no sharp corners, only smooth lines and shapes.
Ashgrove Kitchens
86. In full sail
You can approach the design of the kitchen in an original way: choose an island in the form of a ship, on the mast of which you will place shelves, and in the hold - sections for storage.
DiMauro Architects, Inc.
87. Full speed ahead
The ship-island can cause difficulties. For example, special bar stools were selected for this kitchen, repeating the shape of the side.
Space Fitting Furniture Ltd
88. Atypical shape
The atypical shape of the kitchen island - without corners, smoothly flowing from the working area to the dining area - will save space.
Paul Craig Photography
89. Flying Saucer
The sterile white color of the flying saucer-like island blends well with the cosmic interior of this kitchen.
Charlotte Raynaud Studio - Design & Espaces
Island kitchen: filling options and furniture
09/23/2020
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Modern kitchen design trends are functionality, ergonomics, minimalism and proper zoning.
Compliance with all these criteria allows you to make the environment comfortable and very convenient. Kitchens with an island in a modern style are fully in line with such trends and are in increasing demand among buyers.
Space management
A cozy and comfortable kitchen in a modern style implies the competent use of space. Numerous bulky drawers and cabinets are a thing of the past, replaced by combined compact modules, built-in sections and functional storage spaces. This is achieved through careful design and proper selection of individual elements. For a spacious kitchen, the best option would be to use an island, for which you can apply the following filling options: nine0003
- built-in narrow cargoes that fill the space between the main sections and are used for spices, dishes or detergents;
- deep drawers for dishes, large kitchen appliances;
- drawers for cutlery;
- a pull-out basket built under the countertop for cleaning and other debris remaining during cooking;
- hob, lava grill and cutting board built into the countertop, a backlit hood is mounted above the island.
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If there is enough space, you can leave part of the countertop for an additional dining area. Around you can arrange bar stools, organize additional lighting. The storage area can accommodate a small built-in freezer or a small refrigerator, which allows you to optimize your cooking workflow and make the environment more convenient.
Using a kitchen island provides the following benefits: nine0003
- creation of a functional environment;
- saving time when preparing food, the ability to have everything you need at hand;
- proper zoning to optimize the workflow;
- the necessary cutlery will always be at hand, while the kitchen will not seem cluttered;
- the use of the Dynamic Space principle fully complies with modern requirements for not only kitchen, but also living spaces. nine0743
There are few drawbacks to such a solution, they include the fact that a full-fledged dining table will not replace the island, in addition, 1-2 square meters of area will be “stolen”.
If you choose to embed communications or sinks, it may be difficult to install engineering systems.
Kitchen designs with island
The island is a multifunctional solution for any environment, combining cabinets and countertops. The module is located at a distance from the corner, straight or U-shaped headset, it does not touch the walls. This layout is very good for rectangular and square kitchens, rooms with sufficient space. nine0003
Where can I use the multifunctional island:
- for a combined, fairly large kitchen-living room, a small apartment in the form of a studio;
- for a country cottage;
- for a space with an area of 10-15 square meters, while the island can be used as a dining table.
When planning the design of a kitchen with an island, you must immediately decide on the size of the module. It should be placed 100-120 centimeters from the wall or kitchen set so that you can freely use the drawers and move around the kitchen.
A shorter distance will not allow you to pull out drawers normally or use the dishwasher. The dimensions of the island itself are calculated individually, but its length rarely exceeds 2 meters. The optimal size for the island is 180*90(60) cm, which corresponds to three standard floor cabinets. The height should be 85-90 cm, but if desired, it can be increased.
The shape of the island can be different:
- the optimal solution is a module that repeats the shape of the kitchen, which allows you to create a harmonious, attractive environment;
- for a large kitchen, you can use the island in the form of a crescent or L-shaped, which increases its functionality; nine0742 round and oval modules are ordered less often, they are usually used for medium-sized rooms.
Design options for furnishings with an island element:
- For a corner kitchen, a rectangular island with a built-in hob and space for a dining table is usually used.
One of the walls of the kitchen is equipped with built-in furniture and appliances, which allows you to rationally use the space and visually make the room larger. nine0743 - A direct arrangement with a rectangular or semi-oval island is used for an elongated kitchen or a combined space. The island module in this case has a built-in sink and hob, acting as not only a work area, but also a separator for the kitchen and living room.
- U-shaped arrangement is only suitable for large spaces. The island for such a kitchen replaces the dining table, drawers or open shelves for cutlery, dishes, and drinks are placed under the countertop. nine0743
The choice of island cuisine opens up a wide range of possibilities. This element of decor is quite often used instead of a dining table or a bar counter, which is fully consistent with modern ideas about a comfortable kitchen. This allows you to rationally use the space, making it concise and convenient. If the island is used for zoning the combined space, you can use the countertop in the form of a step.
