Dual island kitchen
27 Amazing Double Island Kitchens (Design Ideas)
This gallery features double island kitchens in a wide assortment of sizes, shapes and design styles. Adding a kitchen island to your home provides extra space for food preparation, dining space and entertaining guests. Setting up two islands in your kitchen is useful for getting additional storage, a second sink, a built-in cooktop/range, or breakfast bar style eat-in dining. Not only do two islands in the kitchen look luxurious and make a great conversation piece, they also give you much needed counter space and storage. Below you’ll find pictures of beautiful kitchen island ideas and plans you can use for your own layouts and remodel projects.
In the image above a fairly spacious classic-themed kitchen showcases a gorgeous all-white palette. It uses classic panel cabinetry in antique white finish and tops it with a thick slab of Damasco white marble-counters to complete the look. This kitchen uses 2 kitchen islands: one serves mostly for storage and for the built-in oven, and the other is mainly for additional preparation area and as a small bar/breakfast table with seating for 2. See more kitchen island ideas at out gallery here.
Double island kitchen with seating for 3
Similar to the previous example, this kitchen also goes for an all-white theme, but instead goes for a more modern look. The interior architecture style is simple and modern – plain white walls &high ceiling – which matches the minimalist look used in the kitchen. The kitchen itself is spacious with a generous ceiling space which is very helpful for air circulation, helping keep a comfortable temperature in the kitchen. Due to its size, it is able to fit in 2 large kitchen islands, both equipped with a built-in sink and storage drawers & cabinets. The white wooden base is topped with gray soapstone for a soft contrast and accentuated with modern pendant lamps.
French country kitchen island with one painted white and another with stained brown finish
A French-style classic kitchen which uses off-white panel cabinets placed against plain gray walls.
Because of the unique floor plan, the kitchen also follows a unique layout. Two kitchen islands are in this design, the one at the center of the kitchen uses solid Mahogany base and the other is simply painted in white. The center kitchen island also as an irregular shape following the contour of the kitchen layout. The other kitchen island functions as a low divider separating the kitchen from the other parts of the house, and as a bar counter.
Butcher block kitchen island and white quartz island
A gorgeous modern take on classic kitchen design, this transitional style kitchen gives the classic look a bit more twist with its combination of colors and finishes. The main cabinets uses basic paneled cabinets in white topped with white quartz. There are two kitchen islands in the layout, the larger one has the same style and finish as the main cabinets, has a built-in sink and bar counter space. On the other hand, the smaller of the two kitchen islands in the middle of the kitchen and while it uses the same style paneled cabinets, it uses gunmetal gray for its base and tops it with maple butcher’s block instead.
Wood kitchen islands with granite countertops
Since this kitchen is fairly spacious, it allows you to add more elements while still maintaining a good workflow and traffic in the kitchen. It features classic style cabinets in antique white finish and oak wood finish and has 2 kitchen islands. One island is fixed with a built-in sink and functions mostly as a food preparation area, while the other kitchen island is used as a bar counter and a small dining area. Despite the heavy wood finish in the kitchen cabinets and the redwood flooring, the plain off-white finish of the walls and ceiling helps balance the heavy-looking finishes creating a clean and bright ambiance.
Gray kitchen islands with hardwood floors
This modern kitchen oozes with masculine appeal with its gray and white color scheme. Dark wengue floors did not deter the use of dark finishes for this kitchen as it is also combined with a lighter gray paint for the wall color.
The open-plan kitchen uses white paint for the main kitchen cabinets and charcoal gray for the its two kitchen islands. The central kitchen island uses white solid surface to contrast with its dark gray base, while the outer kitchen island, which also serves as the kitchen ‘divider’, uses black soapstone with prominent white grains.
Custom kitchen islands with rounded corner countertops
The unique element of this modern kitchen design would definitely be its two kitchen islands. While the finishes and the main kitchen cabinets is pretty basic (beige laminated cabinets and white solid surface counters), what makes its kitchen islands unique is its placement and shape. The rectangular kitchen island is placed diagonally and has two rounded outer corners, while the other kitchen island has a more organic kidney-like shape. High ceilings makes this kitchen look big and also helps in air circulation.
U shaped kitchen with double islands and breakfast bar
A full-sized kitchen with simplified traditional style kitchen cabinets in Mahogany finish.
The whole area is quite spacious, allowing the use of two kitchen islands. The center kitchen island is a basic rectangular kitchen island with built-in sink and storage, while the outer kitchen island is a bar counter type kitchen island, also fixed with a built in sink. The bar counter also serves as a divided which separates the kitchen from the other parts of the floorplan.
Huge kitchen islands with under counter cabinet storage
A bright and refreshing modern kitchen design which was really able to maximize the available space for both storage and preparation area, creating an efficient kitchen design. The high ceiling is maximized with the use of overhead cabinets which reaches the ceiling, and it uses 2 massive kitchen islands which provides lots of storage and preparation space. You will also see a dedicated storage shelf for wines, and a nice mixture of open shelves and closed cabinets for the base cabinet storage.
Since the basic finish of the kitchen is on the neutral side (gray walls, white ceiling and pale ash floors), it used a brighter maple wood finish for the kitchen cabinets for that much-needed natural warm tone.
2 level kitchen islands in one wall kitchen
High ceiling and a large floor with light basic finish creates a bright ambiance for this kitchen design. The kitchen cabinets combines modern modular cabinets with more classic silhouettes, as well as some industrial style elements to create a more dynamic design. The main kitchen cabinets are modern modular, with white base and teak wood laminated overhead cabinets. Parallel to the main counters is the kitchen island with simple white paneled base with white solid surface countertop. This kitchen island also serves as a bar counter/breakfast table, and uses industrial style stools and a nice industrial lamp. On the opposite wall, there’s another kitchen island made up from built-up gypsum and topped with white marble, serving has a bar counter area with industrial style high bar stools.
Painted blue kitchen islands with butcher block counter and white marble counter
Classic French style kitchen is given a more refreshing look simply through repainting it. Main kitchen cabinets are all in white, allowing you much leeway for experimentation. As a result, the two kitchen islands were given a new look with a slate gray paint and white marble top. To add more variety, the kitchen dining counter replaces the marble top with solid Mahogany butcher’s block counter to match the finish of the floors.
Beadboard kitchen islands with white cabinets and chandeliers
Double island kitchens are a great way to promote your own sense of style and personality to your space. This very spacious classic kitchen with a neo-classic style is loaded with charm and character. Because of the massive scaling of the two kitchen islands in the middle of the kitchen, it has a bit of an intimidating feel to it, but is a bit toned down because the base is painted in white, therefore making them look a bit lighter.
The two kitchen islands allow an efficient workflow in the kitchen, and allows lots of space even if there are multiple people using the kitchen at the same time.
Painted kitchen islands with white and dark green color cabinets
Going for a more retro feel, this kitchen combines classic panel cabinets with retro-style colors, giving that soft rustic feel which matches the over-all theme of the house. The large open plan of the house create a very bright and airy environment. It also uses a variety of antique and refurbished furniture pieces, adding more personality to the space. The kitchen is located in one big corner. It mainly uses white paneled cabinets with emerald green granite counters and a rustic gray kitchen island with solid Walnut butcher’s block countertop at the center. Aside from these, there’s also a corner kitchen island which helps separate the kitchen from the rest of the house without resorting on using a partition, allowing you to keep that bright open look of the layout.
White kitchen islands with overhang counter breakfast bar
A gorgeous transitional style all-white kitchen with a touch of industrial style pieces which help add more personality to the space. Cabinets in this kitchen has a simple paneled design and topped with white marble, paired with white subway tiles on light taupe walls. Since the kitchen is quite spacious, it allows the addition of two small kitchen islands, one of which has a gray cabinet base, and the other has white base with open shelves paired with industrial style metal bar stools.
Mint green kitchen island with legs and white island with chandelier lighting
The use of small crystal chandeliers in this Classic kitchen design definitely adds to its vintage/period-style feel. The elements of this kitchen is quite massive and has intricate details typical of classic design, but is given a fresher look by painting it over in white.
It uses sage green granite counter and has an additional freestanding kitchen island with sage green paint on its base to match the color the of other counters.
Luxury cherry wood kitchen islands
Natural stone finishes were liberally used on the walls and on the floors of this design, and uses a light off-white color to provide a bright and neutral base, allowing you flexibility on experimenting with other interior finishes. As such, the spacious kitchen area opted to use a combination of Cherry wood finish and dark Mahogany for a bolder look. The paneled cabinets uses cherry finish on its inner panels, while the outer panels and carcass uses dark Mahogany. The finish of the kitchen cabinets also matches the wood cladding used on the coffer ceiling. Since this kitchen is adjacent to the living area, the bar kitchen island serves as a divider which separates he two areas without having to close it of.
Natural wood kitchen islands with two tiered breakfast bar dining island
This modern kitchen design has quite a unique floor layout, but made more efficient with its excellent planning/kitchen layout.
Solid Teak wood cabinets gives a gorgeous elegant look to the simple design. It also features two kitchen islands: one at the center with a rectangular shape and one chamfered corner, while the outer side has a free-standing corner kitchen island breakfast bar helping separate the area from the rest of the house.
Kitchen island with seating for six people
Heavy intricate details painted in gold can be seen on the antique Baroque style barstools of this large kitchen area. Because of the heavy massing of these barstools which serves as the focal point of the area, the kitchen design keeps things more balanced by keeping its design simple yet elegant to match the antique barstools. Cabinets are all solid redwood with a paneled design, topped with cream-colored granite, and black granite for the central kitchen island. The marbled yellow wall paint and the masonry cladding on walls also help add a subtle variety of texture to the space, giving it more dimension.
Classic French style antique kitchen island with butcher block counter and cream color island
This is another gorgeous vintage style kitchen which combines different design styles and elements to create a very unique look. Classic French style kitchen cabinets make up most of the kitchen. The main cabinets uses a light yellow-cream color, and the large pantry cabinet is painted in a matte sage green color, adding a subtle pop of color to the otherwise warm-toned space. The ceiling has large weathered wooden beams which gives the space a rustic appeal and provides a perfect support for the wrought iron chandeliers which sets the ambiance of this kitchen. Additionally, this kitchen has an antique free-standing kitchen island (aside from its main kitchen island), made from solid Teak and topped with yellow amber granite with metal details to match the retro/vintage style metal bar stools.
Country kitchen islands with dark and white wood
Antiqued paint finishes and wrought iron details really brings out the vintage vibe of this country-style classic kitchen.
It uses a simple yet fun combination of finishes, creating a very appealing kitchen design even on a modern setting. Main kitchen cabinets are all made from solid golden walnut for that warm natural wood tone that matches the over-all mood of the space, while the center of the kitchen experiments a bit wit 2 kitchen islands. One kitchen island has antiqued black base with cream granite countertop, and another rectangular free-standing kitchen island with antiqued white paint finish and golden walnut butcher’s block countertop.
Barnwood kitchen island combined with rustic butcher block island
Going for a rustic look, this kitchen definitely emphasizes the natural weathered look of its wood finishes. The kitchen cabinets are made from gorgeous reclaimed wood and keep its natural color, giving a very rustic feel to the space and a variety of textures. This kitchen as a rolling free-standing kitchen island as well, which has a antiqued black base and solid butcher’s block top, as well as an L-shaped kitchen island which serves as the divider between the kitchen and the other parts of the house.
Kitchen island with sink and microwave and second dining island
Double island kitchens are often sought after to provide an eat-in dining experience for guests. The bright marsala-colored walls adds a touch of femininity to this small and simple all-white kitchen design, giving it more personality and making it look more fun. The French-style cabinets are all in white, and despite the limited space, the layout manages to fit in two kitchen islands, one of which serves more as a bar counter area, while the other has a built-in sink and oven.
L shaped kitchen with islands
Another modern transitional style kitchen design which combines simple colors and finishes, yet achieves a timeless and elegant look. The walls are finished in a light oatmeal color to match the rustic wood tiles on the floor. The nice light background colors help the wengue finished kitchen cabinets stand out from the walls, while the two kitchen islands which uses white and oatmeal finishes looks as if they’re part of the interior architectural finishes.
Two level kitchen island with glass door cabinet and marble counters
Gorgeous chandeliers and pendant lamps adds a glamorous appeal in this classic kitchen design, adding a warm illumination to the kitchen area. Classic paneled cabinets are used in this design and all are finished in white and topped with white marble for that timelessly elegant look. It also features glass cabinet doors for a more modern feel, as well as double kitchen islands for a more efficient workflow in the kitchen.
Granite kitchen islands with breakfast bar and narrow food prep island
Double island kitchens benefit from work zones that define the layout so it works best for food preparation and entertaining. Simplicity is the key in this classic-inspired modern kitchen that expertly defines its layout. This design is characterized by clean straight lines, light warm-toned finishes, lots of natural light and plenty of ceiling space.
The kitchen uses only one uniform finish for its cabinets – a light taupe color topped with light beige granite, for that soft classic look. The limited space meant a more narrow central kitchen island, a very simple bar counter for the secondary kitchen island. Vintage pendant lamps also add a touch of industrial feel to the space to complete the over-all look.
White breakfast bar kitchen islands with stools
Most notable element in this kitchen design is the repetitive use of curved line details, especially on its ceiling. The recessed ceiling is painted with patterns inspired by bent wrought iron, which can also be found throughout the kitchen. The warm basic finishes, like the yellow walls and teakwood flooring, also help the white kitchen cabinets stand-out, creating a balanced look. This kitchen also features two kitchen islands, both of which provides space for barstools, creating a very flexible kitchen layout.
Double island kitchen with seating for 6
This beautiful expansive open concept kitchen provides plenty of space to entertain and cook the meal of your dream.
Offering contrasting kitchen islands the design features a central island with a built in sink and appliances with a white cabinet, and another island for dining that seats up to six guests with a dark wood cabinet. Exposed wood beams, stone surfaces and hardwood flooring throughout gives this room a luxurious appeal.
Beautiful white marble kitchen island with seating for 5 and island oven
The compact size of this kitchen did not deter its use of double kitchen islands for that much needed additional preparation space. French paneled cabinets painted in white were used all through-out the kitchen and is topped with white marble, giving it a timelessly elegant look. The kitchen island with seating in this design provides the much-needed preparation areas/surfaces due to its lack of wall kitchen counters.
10 ideas for double kitchen islands |
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Double island kitchens don't have to be the preserve only of those with the largest of kitchens – but if you do have a big kitchen, having two kitchen islands can be really useful.
Why? Well, one very large kitchen island can look monolithic – not in a good way – and its sheer size can make it somewhat impractical. Double kitchen islands allow you to zone prep and dining/work areas, break up the monotony of the layout, and can add much needed interest in a large open plan space. And they're one of those kitchen ideas that can work in more modest spaces, too.
Below, we show you how double island kitchens work well – and offer expert advice and design tips, too.
Double island kitchen ideas
Double kitchen islands allow your space to be multi-functional and neat, and are an ideal addition to a home that doesn't have a separate pantry or home office, for example.
‘Kitchen island ideas are a perennial favorite; our homes are evolving, and with this comes the surge in demand for double island kitchens. We are now taking it to the next level and expanding our kitchen islands by doubling up as the extra counter space takes multifunctional living to a new dimension,' bespoke kitchen designer Tom Howley explains.
'Kitchens have become the hub of the home during the last two years and as our lives and habits have changed, so have the demands that we make on our kitchens, and investing in two kitchen islands can simply elevate a kitchen area to a multitude of social spaces to cater for all the family.'
1. Use one island for function, the other for entertaining
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‘Having double kitchen islands serves a variety of purposes to make multifunctional life easier – providing twice the counter space in the kitchen for food prep, and even offering a second sink to streamline the cooking process,’ continues Tom Howley.
‘Typically, one island serves a more functional role – great for food prep and may include a second sink or even a dishwasher, streamlining the cooking process. The second island is then dedicated to entertaining or eating. It often has an area for kitchen island seating ideas, allowing guests to relax as you prepare a meal or for your children to do their homework while you whip up an after-school snack.
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2. Let double kitchen islands blend into your scheme
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‘The benefit of a double island kitchen layout is that it is great for zoning in open plan kitchens, which is what most people opt for today,’ explains Sam Hart, designer at Roundhouse .
‘They’re a good piece of social furniture and effectively create two different spaces. Another big benefit in an open plan space is that an island can be made to look more like a piece of furniture.’
What we love about this scheme is how the wooden drawers on the far island match the trio of pendants above it, and the decorative light above the table – these design details are elements to consider when designing a kitchen island, or two.
3. Use one island as a breakfast bar
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As kitchens are the hub of the home, you can encourage more conversation by designing one side of one of the double kitchen islands for breakfast bar ideas.
‘If you have the space, a double kitchen island is an excellent solution; one island can be used as a prepping zone whilst the other can be used as a gathering area when entertaining friends and family. A double island design offers an amazing amount of work surface without the wasted space that you would have with a large, singular island,’ says Richard Moore, design director of Martin Moore .
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'We wanted to keep the work/prep space in this kitchen separate from the eat-in/entertaining area,' explains Eddie Maestri, AIA principal architect, creative director and owner of Maestri Studio .
'By creating two kitchen islands, we have designated the spaces in a way that brings an overall continuity to the kitchen.'
We love this idea because the width of the second kitchen island is generous enough to create a countertop space that's fit for entertaining. Knowing how to choose the right sized island is more important in a double island kitchen – the two islands need to be in proportion to each other, of the same height (ideally) and with enough circulation space between and around them to ensure their functionality is as well considered as their looks.
'One of the mistakes to avoid with kitchen island design is installing units that are simple too large – two smaller kitchen islands are often much better than one very large one,' says H&G's Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.
5. Make double island kitchens the focus for cooking
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‘For those who enjoy cooking, creating a zone in the middle of an open-plan kitchen to work is so beneficial,’ explains Gary Singer, founder and creative director of Eggersmann Design .
‘It's a really good way to create an isolated space, yet you are in the middle of the room. There is a clear thoroughfare to the tall storage away from the islands, so that the cook isn’t disturbed by people coming to the fridge or larder. And more edges mean that more people can congregate, with the cook in the middle.’
Note, too, the kitchen island lighting ideas matched above these double kitchen islands – they provide decoration, focus and unity.
6. Stagger double kitchen islands to create a layout that works
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Contrary to popular belief, your double islands don’t need to line up and they can be different lengths and widths if you’re not a fan of a symmetrical feel.
One can be placed nearer to the range and store tableware, sink and hob. The other can be for casual dining and family get-togethers, and be used for holding appliances like a wine fridge. Here, the island with the breakfast bar is set back a little so that there is room on the floor plan for breakfast seating to be pushed in and out comfortably.
7. Narrow double kitchen islands are perfect for a small space
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For a truly bespoke look, consider La Cornue's kitchen layout below. Bold and beautiful, these double kitchen islands are perfect for narrow, long or square kitchens, providing defined zones for washing dishes, cooking and prepping and dining – or home working.
8. Position double kitchens islands in line for symmetry
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‘We decided to do double islands in this kitchen to maximize the space and give the client a dedicated prep area as well as dedicated eating space,’ says Lauren Lerner, founder and principal designer at Living with Lolo .
This charming kitchen has a lovely light and airy feel due to the pale blue cabinetry and light marble countertops. The overall layout is key to double islands working within the scheme, and here, symmetry plays its part well.
9. Use the second kitchen island for display
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Modern kitchen island ideas mean that you can be more flexible with your approach. This might mean that one of your pair of double kitchen islands looks more like a sideboard, perhaps serving the dining zone in the kitchen, and of course, you can even explore portable kitchen island ideas for a truly flexible space.
In this kitchen you can see how well it can work, the second island can be used to suit your own individual needs, be it extra storage, a breakfast bar or a bespoke console. Whichever you choose, you will still get extra countertop space. We asked Eddie Maestri, AIA principal architect, creative director and owner of Maestri Studio his advice on how to make this flexible kitchen addition work:
'When keeping a kitchen open to the adjacent living room, we still like to incorporate some kind of visual divider in the space that is both beautiful and functional. In this case, we designed a two-sided console as an island. This piece adds definition to the room, but is still functional to serve food when entertaining, and to accessorize as a piece of furniture.'
10. Create a traditional look in a double island kitchen
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If you’re not a fan of the conventional-style double island kitchen options then consider this charming version instead.
‘The ground floor of this home is taken up by a breakfast room and kitchen. The design of this kitchen was a collaborative effort between myself and bespoke specialists Artichoke , who made it,’ explains Henriette von Stockhausen, Co-Founder design agency of VSP Interiors .
‘At one end of the room, there is a professional stove with induction hobs, set into an arched alcove, and a pair of hefty wooden preparation tables. At the other end, a long dining table stands in front of the French windows. These two areas are divided by a marble-topped counter, reminiscent of the waiter’s station at a traditional French brasserie.’
Why have a double island kitchen?
There are many benefits to having a double island kitchen – firstly you double your space immediately in terms of both countertops and hidden storage. Double islands can help you zone a room, separating a cooking area from a dining area, and can add a more sociable appeal to your space too if you position bar stools on one island.
If you don't have space for a laundry room you can use an island for the washer, or can dedicate one to being a pantry, too.
How big does a kitchen need to be for a double island?
The myth is that you need a large kitchen in order to fit in two islands, when in fact, you don't – a kitchen no bigger than 10ft x 10ft can fit in two small islands. Double islands don't need to be huge – you can opt for long and narrow, or no bigger than an average dining table. You could even have an island instead of having a wall of cabinetry which would give you a more compact storage space.
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30 great designs
If you love cooking and catering, you must be dreaming of a kitchen with an island, or even planning to get one. The island is a kitchen unit that is not installed against the wall, but in the middle of the room. And it can be just a work surface, a storage place, equipped with a sink, appliances and any retractable structures. As a rule, there is nothing above the island except lamps and maybe a hood, but still, situations are different, and everyone has their own idea of a dream kitchen.
We've put together a selection to inspire you with an island kitchen. It seems to many that the island is only for very large and expensive kitchens, that it takes up a lot of space, looks heavy and ugly, it is of little use - only inconvenience. We hope you will see that the island is comfortable, beautiful and functional if you choose the option that suits you.
1. Very long island
Let's start with a really luxurious option that will fit only in a large house.
And yet how convenient it is when the work surface and the dining table are combined into one.
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decoration in the kitchen.
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3. Country-style island
The most popular material for kitchens and islands is wood. We advise choosing a contrasting shade or texture to zone the kitchen.
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4. Double island
The owners of this kitchen emphasized the difference between a breakfast table and a worktop with different countertops. Indeed, eating at a wooden table is much more pleasant.
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5. Square island
It is generally accepted that the island should be rectangular.
We will dispel this myth and start with a square shape - all the plates will fit on such a table and there will still be room for decor in the center.
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6. Storage island
A kitchen island has many advantages and functions. For example, it is simply created for open shelves where you can store decor, dishes, books and products.
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7. An island with a hood
And here is an unusual idea with a hood in the middle of the room above the island. Shelves can also be attached to it, the contents of which should be attractive, because it will be visible from afar. An excellent industrial version of the 3D design project.
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8. Round island
Yes, the island can have any shape, including an irregular one, especially if a rectangle or square does not fit in your kitchen.
The fewer sharp corners, the less chance of accidentally hitting them.
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9. Tiered Island
A very practical and correct idea is to cook on one level and raise the dining area so that dirt and water do not get on it. This makes it easier to keep clean and comfortable.
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10. Island on wheels
Yes, in a small kitchen there is not always room for an island. So just move it aside! The island on wheels can be of any size, even very large, and then it can either be rolled out of the room, or simply pushed against the wall.
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11. Very small island
And no one says that the island should be huge. To make coffee or cut cheese, you need a little space, and this place may well be in the middle of the kitchen.
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Island - dining table It is believed that the kitchen island can not be the main dining table in the house, but today we are destroying stereotypes!
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13. Multifunctional island
Know that an island takes up space for a reason. It can store a lot of useful things - all kitchen utensils.
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14. Pet island
Cat and dog bowls are often scattered throughout the kitchen, get in the way and just look unattractive. The owners of this kitchen found a simple and elegant solution.
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15. Island by the window
We also used to think that the island should always stand in the middle of the room, otherwise it is not an island. But what about good natural light? Put the island closer to the window, it will be more convenient.
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16. Table island
If you don't like the heavy island full of boxes and appliances, you can just use a large and high table instead. Behind him you can sit on bar stools, or you can cook dinner with the whole family.
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17. Island with legs
A heavy and massive island is not a prerequisite, it can be on legs and still have roomy storage boxes.
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18. Narrow island
Perhaps this narrow island will fit a little, but you can turn it into a bar counter, a place for snacks and buffets.
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19. Metal island
Wood is the main material for creating kitchens, but the island can also be made of metal. It looks unusual and catches the eye from a distance.
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20. Bright island
Remember that the island is not hidden, it should be a feature of the kitchen, its main decoration and even an art object.
Therefore, it can be painted in a contrasting or just an unexpected shade.
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21. Hanging island
Part of the island can protrude, as in this photo, without taking up space on the floor and be convenient for feasts.
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22. Monolithic island
And how do you like this solid block of concrete, on which there are no traces of seams and fasteners? Looks like a sculpture in the kitchen.
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23. An island without corners
Designers will always find a solution for you that no one has seen yet. Here, for example, there is not a single corner. Not a single opportunity to hit and scratch.
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24. Sparkling Island
Use trends to highlight the originality of your kitchen. This original leg sparkles with a brass sheen and turns the island into an interior decoration.
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25. Levitating Island
It's great that the dining area of this island has no legs! It is very comfortable to sit behind it, and the interior seems light and airy, although such a block weighs a lot.
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26. The island is a complete kitchen
Usually the island is an addition to the kitchen, which is placed against the wall. But if you have a large kitchen area, the entire kitchen set can be an island.
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27. Mirror Island
If the island reflects all the objects around, it seems to dissolve in the air.
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28. Round island
Yes, an island can be round! It will be especially interesting if you combine this circle in the interior with lamps, prints and decor.
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29. Island made of tiles
You can design and decorate the island in any way, because the usual rules for the kitchen do not work here. For example, ceramic tiling is a great technique.
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30. An island with built-in seating
An island is a table, a work surface, a container for kitchen utensils, and it can also be a sofa. The photo shows just such an option.
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Tell me, please, if it is possible to make a separate island in the kitchen, is it convenient to make a sink or hob on it? Or just do it without anything, well, dig out the dough there, lay out the cakes, cut it on the board. Or how else to use it? Install a combine harvester, for example. I do not want to use it as a table on one side or a bar counter.
The table will be separate. And another question: is a double sink convenient? If yes, then what? while I'm thinking whether or not to wash by the window, will there be splashes? And I don’t understand how to make a countertop near the window, if you put the whole sink there with a window sill or a window sill separately and a countertop under it? Thanks
I like washing by the window very much, I don’t have any splashes, only the whole table top with a window sill. I like one big sink more than a double one, it’s more convenient for me. I will do the island without a sink and a hob, otherwise I don’t have enough space))), although it’s convenient to wash the island from flour when washing on the island. I also use the island as a serving or buffet table when there are guests, but we also use it as a table in the morning.
I won’t tell you about the island, but the sink near the window is personally convenient for me, the countertop goes into the window sill as a single sheet without a joint.
To do this, at the construction stage, we calculated the window opening so that the window sill was on the same level as the kitchen. The only moment, the curtain, I have a Roman one, when it is lowered, water gets on it
Excuse me, how is that?
read the author carefully and understand what I wrote.
Our island stands separately. There are boxes in it, one wing is a table. Sink and stove put there is not very convenient. But for technology, that's it. The new house lacks an island sooooo (((
The ability to install an island depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, as a rule, the kitchen should be large. If there is an opportunity, you can at least cook, at least a sink, at least a second sink), a small, bar version. Browse here http://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen/query/island/nqrw The whole issue in this case is with communications: sewerage for washing (most often a sewer pump) and an extractor hood for cooking or hanging, or from a countertop (all expensive ( ) , you can use the island as an additional work surface and additional storage cabinets below, very convenient.
0335 Regarding the double sink: I have this, only a small bowl on the left right there in the grinder, I defrost meat, etc., a large bowl for dishes, which cannot be in the PMM.
Regarding the sink under the window: very fashionable and beautiful, the hostess can admire the view from the window while washing dishes), the possibility of splashing depends on how far the glass is from the faucet, flush with the countertop or raised, etc. etc. If the window is flush with the countertop (the window sill is a continuation of the countertop), you need to consider how the window will open: you may need a special mixer with lowering and raising the spout or the sash will be deaf, you still need to think about the radiator under the window: provide holes for warm air to escape or move the radiator from under the window (I saw options with vertical radiators, they are installed on the side of the window), if it is warm enough, it can abandon the radiator and make a warm floor in the kitchen. There are many nuances, think, decide.-32.jpg)
Is it possible to put the island in a new house?
Yes. But my husband loves the space in the kitchen. And I don’t have enough space for equipment when I cook. So far, we do not have a common solution. I put pressure on the fact that in 100 m you can find a place for the island. He says that there is nothing to force everything, and when cooking, you can pull the equipment out of the cabinets.
I would like to hear from practitioners about the sink and the island. I have the same sink with grinder. And we are thinking about the battery under the window, whether to leave or make water heating over the entire area of the kitchen-dining room, since the battery will not work on the side. I thought, I mainly put it on the winter. And the site at your link is my reference book) and I like to read and watch a couple of Russian designers, well, magazines.
In practice: my brother has a sink in the kitchen under the window (albeit a single one), a panoramic view from the 17th floor), nothing splashes, the radiator is just vertical, the kitchen itself has a peninsula, which is used as a work surface with cabinets for storage.
And my brother and his wife are happy with such a kitchen, they have a kitchen-living room of about 35 sq. m. I haven’t used it for years, and how can I set it all up, if only to make everything stand on the table top, but something closes on top, because not everything has a pristine beautiful appearance ...
Chet, I wrote) there is only a thermo-pot, a coffee machine and a combine on the countertops
Clearly, I also have a pantry in the kitchen, I will do it there for storage. And the kitchen itself is a dining room of 25.5 kV, a separate living room. I think that the island will fit
Yes, the curtains should be such that they are attached to the window frames and opened with it
Since you use the morning as a table, then the island is made in such a way that you can put a chair on it? Or are you standing
I don't have much worth either. This is an old photo.
Now the coffee machine is on the worktop next to the hob, and in its place is a kettle.
But if I'm cooking, then I just don't have enough space to cut, stir and use the space for appliances. Where there is a table there is an opportunity to make an island with a wing-table. As a result, the table was moved to the sofa, at least dance at the stove and refrigerator ... But cooking is inconvenient.
If I were you, I would leave only a coffee machine on the countertop, the rest of the appliances litter the work surface, with the kitchen-living room option, the most freed countertop looks better! Now I only have a teapot, a fruit bowl and a bread box on the countertop, all the numerous appliances, including a stationary mixer, are hidden in the closet, I take it out as needed, but almost every day, but it’s really tidier, in the new kitchen I got rid of the roof rails too. For example, for a mixer, you can come up with something like this http://img0.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/6/91/178/91178410_kitsh2.jpg
Did you make the oven separately so that you can conveniently put it on this module when you take it out?
Yes, we've been twisting it this way and that.
.. there's nowhere else to put it. But it's convenient, really. Oven with microwave.
So it turns out that there is a lot of space, but there is nothing to cook on (((
All the photos are already spring. Now there are sofa groups on the left, curtains, flowers ...
yes, rolled. Roman ones from behind the cornice depart from the window cm by 15
As soon as I imagine how much it will cost, I also consider non-classics. I also want an agglomerate countertop. What brand of equipment do you have?
Neff hob, large. I bought a grill surface for it, I hum straight)))). Oven with microwave Mile. Ooo love it!
Chairs are available.
You have a beautiful kitchen.
What is a grill surface? Nave too?
What a little thing! Well, it's very convenient! I slammed a tenderloin or a fish on it .... Delicious! And you can wash it in the dishwasher.
http://www.technotex.ru/catalog/aksessuary-dlya-varochnykh-paneley/z9416x2/
we have a kitchen 20m + separate living room 24m.
