Kitchen center island design
62 Kitchen Island Ideas You'll Want to Copy
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Farima Ferguson
Farima Ferguson
Farima Ferguson began her career at HGTV where she worked with designers to write about home design. Her work has appeared in HGTV, Insider Reviews, Travel Channel, and more.
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Updated on 05/11/22
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The kitchen is oftentimes the heart of the home. It's where you and your family fuel up for the day, make memories during the holidays, entertain friends and family, and celebrate life's big moments during get-togethers.
At the center of the kitchen is the kitchen island, the part of the room that provides an extra spot for meal prepping, cooking, gathering for casual meals or coffee breaks, and even extra storage space. Aside from all its practical uses, the island can also serve as a decorative focal point of the room. We've gathered our top kitchen island ideas, from big to small and simple to over-the-top to help inspire your kitchen design.
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Wide Plank Wood Island
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
This black-painted wood island is clearly the contrasting point in this kitchen designed by Emily Henderson. The cabinets and flooring were made from reclaimed wood, and the island was made from fence boards stained in ebony. The wide planks of the island add texture and character while the black color paired with the lighter cabinets and flooring adds a modern touch to the room.
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Seamless White Kitchen Island
Alvin Wayne
This sleek kitchen island fits seamlessly in this minimalist all-white kitchen with clean lines. The dark wood stools break up the white design and provide a place for the family to enjoy breakfast together.
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Irregularly-Shaped Island
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
If you have a lot of kitchen space to work with, why not go with a unique asymmetrical island? Here, Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions made great use of this roomy kitchen with a large angled island. Irregularly shaped remnants of granite, marble and quartz are often offered at a discounted price, which could potentially help you save money.
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Chic Black and White Design
Charlie Interior Design
A kitchen island can be just as functional as it is stylish. This high-end, chic black and white island has everything you'd need, from a sink with a beautiful antique brass faucet to an open shelving for extra storage space.
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Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
Cathie Hong
This kitchen effortlessly combines the old with the new: The owners of this home bought their grandparents' home and kept some original elements while adding modern touches. They opened up the kitchen with a new layout that displays the kitchen island that was updated with a coat of bright blue paint which gives an instant fresh, new look.
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Pop of Color in an All-White Kitchen
Blue Copper Design
If you prefer a neutral kitchen design but still want some color, the kitchen island is a great way to add that pop of color. The kitchen island is oftentimes the heart of the kitchen, so painting it in a bright color from the cabinetry is an easy, budget-friendly way to help it stand out from the rest of the space.
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Embellished Island
Blue Copper Design
Color isn't the only way you can help make a kitchen island stand out. Here, Blue Copper Design added decorative accent tiles to one side of this blue kitchen island which adds just the right amount of color and visual appeal throughout the entire home.
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A Refreshing Neutral Curved Island
Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
To keep with the bright and airy theme of this home, this neutral dining island boasts light wood slats and curved edges for a subtle, soft look. The rest of the furnishings are neutral as well to add a cheery and clean vibe to the space.
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Pretty in Pink
color_place_interior / Instagram
Old furniture can be given new life as a makeshift kitchen island with a little flipping. An easy way to give old furniture a new look is with a fresh coat of cheerful paint like this bubblegum pink color that complements the Kelly green stools.
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A Makeshift Pantry
Design by Velinda Hellen Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
If your kitchen is lacking on pantry space, a kitchen island could be a good opportunity to create a makeshift pantry to store dry goods. This kitchen design by Velinda Hellen features a stunning, spacious island with shelving to house containers of dry goods you'd normally store in a pantry. Placing frequently-used items in this area makes cooking quicker and easier and frees up space in the pantry for items you don't need on hand.
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Cool Blue Coastal Vibes
Britt Design Studio
In this coastal-inspired kitchen, the island blends in seamlessly with its light blue color that perfectly matches the light blue tile backsplash while also highlighting the white quartz countertop and rattan bar stools.
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Cozy Kitchen Design
Herzen Stimme / Instagram
A kitchen island can provide much-needed extra prep space especially in small kitchens where you have minimal countertop space. This homey kitchen features a small, farmhouse-style kitchen island for food prep and dining for two. The oversized knit throw and faux fur furnishings bring an extra cozy factor to the room.
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Beach-Inspired Design
sunshine.beach.reno / Instagram
An oversized pendant light provides plenty of lighting right above this large kitchen island featuring a beach-inspired, curved fluted design on one end that's surrounded by matching wooden stools that provides enough seating for the whole family.
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A Live Edge Bar Top
Devon Grace Interiors / Instagram
This kitchen island design by Devon Grace Interiors is the piece de resistance in this kitchen that's bold and daring, yet cozy and welcoming with its timeless black theme and distinct wooden accents of the heightened countertop and stools.
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Curved Edge
Britt Design Studio
The island is the main hub of this kitchen with a sink, shelving for keeping favorite cookbooks at hand, and low wooden stools for the family around the curved countertop.
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An Island and Dining Table in One
House 9 Interiors
To differentiate the eating area from the prep and cook station, this kitchen island features two different countertop materials. The curved wood tabletop designates the area for the family to sit and enjoy a meal together while the quartz countertop houses a glass top stove and space for food prep.
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A Spot for a Wine Break
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
This kitchen island houses a dining table on one end and a food prep area on the other. The best part, though? It comes with a wine cooler and wine bottle storage shelving, making it the perfect place for a wine break.
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Extra Countertop Space
Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
If you have a small kitchen island but want more room for prep, you can easily extend it with a simple wood bar top like House of Chais did in this kitchen. The extended bar top can be used for food prep, a quick morning breakfast, or a place for a small gathering.
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A Spot for the Whole Family
Home Consultant
This oversized white oak kitchen island is the centerpiece of an open home layout because it works cohesively with the merged rooms. Its large size seats six people and still has plenty of room on the other side.
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An Extra Place for Food Prep
Erin Williamson Design
With so many alluring elements in this kitchen, from the stunning blue cabinetry to the black and white tile flooring, the island in this kitchen is kept simple with its open wrought iron framework and white marble top. Even though the design is simple, it's versatile enough to provide extra space and easy-access storage on the bottom shelf to keep everyday items.
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Farmhouse Charm
my.farmhouse. fanatic.life / Instagram
This kitchen features farmhouse elements from the floor to the ceiling, including the wood range hood and brick backsplash. But the charming kitchen island steals the show with its shiplap detail and rustic wood countertop.
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Island With a Curved Accent Wall
House of Chais / Instagram
What was once just a load-bearing wall that closed off the kitchen is transformed into an extra countertop space. Since the wall is a supporting wall, it was given new life as a beautiful curved design that creates a stunning entrance into the kitchen.
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An Island With Cabinetry
afeliashome / Instagram
Every part of this island is functional, from the large prep area to all the cabinet and drawer storage. There's even space to tuck in the bar stools so there's more room in the kitchen.
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Breakfast for Two
Design by Christina Kim / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Even a small kitchen island can pack a lot of style and function. In this kitchen designed by Christina Kim, the simple, blue island adds character and a spot for a meal for two. The additional brass lighting fixtures illuminate the island when in use.
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A Small Yet Functional Kitchen
Design by Jessica Nelson Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki
What was once a small, dark kitchen is now the perfect place for cooking a meal for the family and a place to entertain family and friends. Jessica Nelson Design incorporated this island into the kitchen's design to either provide a place for dining or to display appetizers during intimate gatherings. The open leg design on the one side allows you to tuck in the chairs to maximize space in the kitchen.
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A Show-Stopping Island
Dan Rak
This grand island is not only the show-stopping piece of the kitchen but stands out in the rest of this home with its large dimension. The rich, dark wood base creates a beautiful contrast with the white quartz countertop, while the shelving is the perfect spot to store cookbooks for future meals.
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A Plethora of Drawers
Home Consultant
You don't need a lot of cabinet space if you have a large kitchen island. This large island has plenty of drawer space to store kitchen essentials. The brass and leather drawer pulls are the perfect accent in this modern Spanish-style home.
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The Perfect Spot for a Home Office
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
If you work from home, the kitchen island may be the only place for a makeshift home office. This kitchen island has everything you need to get your work done, from comfortable chairs to outlets for all your devices. (Plus, easy access to food for those much needed snack breaks.)
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An Island With a Wine Cooler
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
A kitchen island with plenty of seating and countertop space is a dream, but why not take it up a notch and add a wine cooler to the mix? This stunning island features a wine cooler on the end, so whoever's in charge of cooking can easily open up a bottle while prepping food for the family.
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A Place for Preparing and Cooking Food
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
A family who loves to cook should have a kitchen that fits all their needs. This kitchen design combines natural elements with minimalist touches. The gray finish on the oversized island contrasts elegantly with the light oak cabinetry. The island features six gas burners, a griddle, and plenty of seating, so the whole family can help with dinner.
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A Cohesive Design
Home Consultant
To make this kitchen feel open and airy, the Home Consultant replaced the stainless steel hood above the kitchen island with white oak to match the island and add a more aesthetically pleasing look to the space.
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An Earthy Color Combo
Home Consultant
All the elements of this kitchen from the mismatched yet complementary cabinetry and island finish to the Carrara marble countertop— add an earthy, visually-appealing look to the kitchen. The wood island blends smoothly with the home's wood flooring for a natural look.
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Wood Slat Kitchen Island
Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
This minimalistic kitchen island, made with natural oak wood slats and a round marble countertop is a distinctive and functional piece while keeping with the simple and sleek design of the rest of the kitchen.
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Patterned Tile Design
Blue Copper Design
A kitchen backsplash isn't the only opportunity to incorporate pattern into a kitchen. This kitchen design by Blue Copper Design features an ornate tile pattern on the kitchen island that takes center stage. The understated wine cork style stools add a captivating element without taking too much away from the patterned island.
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Pretty in Pink
House of Harvee / Instagram
If you plan on adding a custom kitchen island, then the world is your oyster. Why not add a design to the island in your favorite color? Here, House of Harvee dressed the front side of her kitchen island in pink marble tile for a one-of-a-kind look that's whimsical and bright.
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Table for Five
Design by Blakely Interior Design / Photo by Andrea Pietrangeli
With seating for five, this large kitchen island is a must-have for a big family. You can easily get the whole family involved with cooking dinner by creating small stations for food prep along the large prep space this island provides. A great way to bond on family night!
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A Round Island Design
M. Wilcox Design
A round design can provide a better flow in the kitchen especially if you have multiple cooks in your home. This round island allows you to easily move from one side of the kitchen to the other while adding a unique look to the space.
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Separating Two Spaces
Home Consultant
The wall in this home was opened up to allow for a seamless flow from one room to another. The oversized island is not only functional in the kitchen but is a captivating way to display load bearing beams that differentiate the two spaces while still allowing for an open floor plan.
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A Simple Addition
Dazey Den
A kitchen island isn't always about large countertop space and storage. It can also be a cozy addition to your kitchen that gives you a spot to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning with a loved one or even an extra spot to display houseplants to add a homey feel to the kitchen.
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Soothing Sage
Becca Interiors
If you love the clean, simple look of a neutral design but want a subtle touch of color, sage green is a great color choice. Here, Becca Interiors added a modest yet functional kitchen island in sage for some vibrance in this neutral kitchen.
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Calming Blue Hues
House of Chais / Instagram
An island isn't just meant for the kitchen. An island in a home bar provides a spot to enjoy a Champagne brunch or a delicious breakfast. The curves of this soft blue fluted island are carried through to the arched brass and rattan wall shelving for a coordinated look.
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Creating Different Work Zones
Home Consultant
To create different work zones in the kitchen, the range was placed at the end of this kitchen island. This allows for food prepping, cooking, and washing dishes to have their own space to create a better flow, so multiple people can be in the kitchen at once.
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Fluted in Teal
Design by kandhdesignltd / Photo by Paul Raeside
This tiny but mighty kitchen island is the star of the kitchen with its teal green fluted base and matching countertop. The dark, moody color works well in this kitchen because it features large windows that allow plenty of natural light in.
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A Subtle Touch
Finding Lovely
Not only is a patterned tile design on the island a creative addition, but it's easier to clean dirt and grime that may build up over time. In this kitchen, Finding Lovely was inspired by a restaurant's tile design and implemented similar tile work into her kitchen island's design.
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A Stunning Multipurpose Island
Home Consultant
This honed travertine island serves multiple purposes in this minimalistic home. Not only does it serve as an island for food prep and a buffet bar, but it also serves as the dining room sideboard and a stunning centerpiece of these two areas of the home.
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Two Islands Is Better Than One
Dan Rak
What's better than one kitchen island? Two. This kitchen designed by Dan Rak features two wooden kitchen islands with marble countertops— both serve as a place to prep food while one also includes seating for breakfast or a coffee break.
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Industrial Style Accents
themddesignco / Instagram
This nature-inspired kitchen features subtle nods to industrial style with a kitchen island with metal legs and metal bar stools that add color and texture to the otherwise neutral design.
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An Open and Airy Look
Home Consultant
If a kitchen is small in size, an island can overcrowd it. To bring in more countertop and storage space without cluttering this cozy kitchen, Home Consultant added a custom island with open shelving that allows the kitchen to still feel open and airy. The combination of white oak wood and stone countertops creates the perfect balance of the natural elements.
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A Two-Tiered Island
Design by Grey Hunt Interiors; Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg; Build by sun_design_inc
This two-tiered island provides the perfect heights for each purpose of a kitchen island. The lower height is great for food prep while the higher L-shaped level is at the perfect height to sit on bar stools to enjoy a meal.
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Contrasting Materials
corinnelson / Instagram
The island in this cozy kitchen creates a beautiful contrast with the white cabinetry. The end of the island features a wood accent that separates the eating area from the food prep area.
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Little Black Island
Design by Domm Dot Com / Photo by Tyler Hooks
All the sleek black details in this kitchen, from the pantry door to the bottom cabinetry and kitchen island, are instantly warmed up with the wooden countertop on the kitchen island. Bright bar stool cushions create a striking contrast and tie the white cabinetry into the space.
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Waterfall Marble Design
Alvin Wayne
This kitchen island is small in size but looks grand because of the waterfall countertop design. This design element brightens up the kitchen nook while adding a one-of-a-kind detail. Gold metal bar stools add a glam look to the kitchen.
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Keeping It Classic
Design by AE Designs / Photo by Madeline Tolle
The natural wood elements in this kitchen instantly warm up the space, from the large wood island to the wood trim on the range hood. Rattan chairs enhance the nature-inspired look of this kitchen while the antique brass pendant lights add texture and color.
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Sleek Wood Bar Top
Design by AE Designs / Photo by Madeline Tolle
A wood bar top separates the seating area from the food prep area on this sleek kitchen island. The earthy tones bring a neutral contemporary look to the kitchen designed by AE Designs.
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Repurposed Furniture
Gold a la Mode
If you need that extra countertop space in your kitchen but don't have the budget for one, don't forget to look for old furniture pieces online or at garage sales. Even the most simple furniture pieces can be repurposed into an island for the kitchen.
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Warm Woven Accents
Home Consultant
The sleek matte black kitchen island and cabinetry are modern and simple but warmed up with natural textured elements. The woven stools and wood flooring brings warmth and coziness that make the kitchen feel more inviting.
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An Antique Addition
Madison Clevenstine
Antique furniture is a great makeshift kitchen island option when on a budget. This antique white table adds an elegant touch and is at the perfect height to make meal prep easier.
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Nautical Design
Maite Granda
The kitchen design by Maite Granda in this beach house features several nautical elements from the natural wood furniture to the rope pendant lighting above the kitchen island. The island itself blends with the nautical theme with its blue-and-white color palette— the colors you typically see in beach-inspired designs.
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Tangerine and Copper Combo
Mary Patton Design
We don't know what we love more in this kitchen— the copper tile backsplash that contrasts beautifully with the sleek black cabinetry or the bold orange kitchen island. Either way, everything in this kitchen lends a high— end feel to the kitchen.
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Rustic and Practical
grainonthebrain / Instagram
A kitchen island is simple to build as long as you have wood scraps and basic DIY skills. The benefit of creating your own is making it fit your exact needs. This rustic-style wood island includes a bottom shelf for storage and a towel rod to keep kitchen towels at hand.
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Going for the Gold
jhkitchencabinetsltd.gta / Instagram
For a dramatic effect, gold-and-white colored stainless steel hexagon tiles were installed throughout the kitchen backsplash and carried over to the island that's accented with a wood trim and white marble countertop.
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Festive Lighting
_sumai_home_ / Instagram
To add pizzazz to their kitchen island, _sumai_home_ installed a color-changing lighting system to illuminate underneath their kitchen island. The flashing lights are great to have up year-round, but they especially add an extra festive touch around the holidays.
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Bold and Beautiful
Thomas Loof
We can’t take our eyes off of this stunning kitchen island in a Chicago home designed by Summer Thornton. Rather than settling for a workaday Carrara slab, she selected stone with swirls of violet and green. Pro tip: Want to bring color to your kitchen? Style your island with heaps of vibrant (and long-lasting) produce such as artichokes, citrus, and mini melons.
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Modern Lovers
Brian Ferry
If you have the opportunity (not to mention the budget!) why not make your kitchen island a work of architecture? The designers at Home Studios were inspired by the work of Finnish modernist Alvar Aalto while creating this Brooklyn kitchen and dreamed up a custom island featuring ridged white edges and a Paonazzo marble top that nods to his buildings.
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Sleek Waterfall
Isabel Parra
Waterfall countertops are a classic. We dig how this kitchen island, in the upstate New York home of Perifio designers Matt Bidgoli and Raphael Portet creates a frame around cabinets painted in a pleasing evergreen shade.
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Cottage Chic
Haris Kenjar
Everything about this charming Minnesota lake house, designed by interior designer Anne McDonald with Plaad architects, was crafted to evoke the client’s Scandinavian heritage—without going over the top. This sweet custom kitchen island features Scandi-chic turned legs, a detail that cleverly nods to the home’s exterior columns.
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Salvage Beauty
Paul Raeside
“Reclaim” was the name of the game in this London townhouse designed by local firm Retrouvius. That philosophy extended to the upcycled kitchen island, which began life as a pair of mirrored museum cabinets. It’s topped with a slab of iroko, an African hardwood that Retrouvius salvages from government buildings.
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Primary Rules
Alanna Hale
Forget white: In this happy Bay Area kitchen, designer Jessica Davis played with punchy primary colors. She painted the island in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue and topped it with a huge walnut slab.
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Color Blocked
Ema Peter
If you can’t afford to replace your kitchen island, then work with what you’ve got! In this ultratrendy mother-daughter home in West Vancouver, Canada, PlaidFox worked with the existing island but remixed it with a fresh coat of teal paint, funky lighting, and plush seating.
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Minty Fresh
Carmel Brantley
With a home just blocks from the beach, designer Caroline Rafferty made sure her Palm Beach home channelled all the good vibes of the tropical climate. In the kitchen, that meant complementing minty kitchen cabinets with a cream-colored island slab and honey-colored walnut cabinets below. Mother Nature knows best, after all!
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Allover Marble
Douglas Friedman
We are staunch proponents of an allover pattern look, and the kitchen is no exception. In this art-filled San Francisco mansion, ELLE DECOR A-List designer Nicole Hollis clad the custom island, counters, and shelves in the same raspberry ripple-colored stone.
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Old-World Glam
Ricardo Labougle
Pass the mustard! We’re obsessed with this custom yellow kitchen island (painted in Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow) in an 18th-century villa on the Spanish island (of course) of Menorca. The look gets further glam, old-world touches via the impressive marble backsplash and the gilt-bronze fringed chandelier, sourced from a palace in Madrid.
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The Node Knows
Richard Powers
Sure, kitchen islands combine form and function, but we’ve never seen one quite like the sprawling counter in Studio Piet Boon creative director Karin Meyn’s Amsterdam home. Here, the workspace branches off into a dining table for six guests, allowing for easygoing get-togethers.
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Monolithic Marble
Ye Rin Mok
This Los Angeles bungalow renovation, designed by LAUN, is a study in volumes, from the green lacquered storage block to the sculptural pink stone island. Renovators take note: The latter’s swirling surface makes a chic alternative to its black-and-white cousins.
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Terrazzo-Topped
Peter Murdock
The view is everything in this shou sugi ban house in Long Island. Therefore the interiors, designed by Joe Nahem, looked to nature wherever possible. For the custom kitchen island, speckled black countertops add some artful intrigue, while the blue cabinetry picks up the hue of the pool just outside.
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Patinated Brass Island
Stephen Kent Johnson
This look, also in a Long Island home, is bound to please all of the minimalists out there: Designer Poonam Khanna kept the rest of the kitchen relatively muted with pale timber cabinetry and floors, but she clad the island in patinated brass for visual interest. The finish will wear over time, smudged with the family’s fingerprints. In fact, Khanna has instructed the residents not to polish it, as an ode to family life.
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Sculptural Island
Anson Smart
This sculptural kitchen island, in the Sydney home of Aussie designer Tamsin Johnson, ranks among the best we’ve ever seen. The bespoke creation, carved from a piece of gray Bianco Gioia stone, is equal parts work of art and family gathering spot.
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Rustic yet Refined
Douglas Friedman
This rustic kitchen, in a Sonoma, California, home designed by Ken Fulk, conjures the country simplicity of the surrounding vineyard estate. The weighty central island was a custom design made from dark timber and topped with a curve-edged slab of marble. Brutalist bar stools by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten complete the look.
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Lacquered Looker
Roger Davies
Oliver M. Furth infused this Beverly Hills home with Hollywood glamour aplenty. The kitchen was no exception with its larger-than-life kitchen island coated in a sexy, high-gloss coat of Benjamin Moore’s Black Satin.
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All that Brass
Helenio Barbetta/Living Inside
Who said love of the material was ever a bad thing? Here, in a Milan apartment designed by ELLE DECOR A-List designer Hannes Peer, the island got a Midas touch with shiny brass cladding. To give it edge (literally and figuratively), Peer wrapped it in white-veined black marble.
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Pepper Granite
Lisa Cohen
A Melbourne, Australia, home makes the most of an open-concept space with a streamlined island crafted of pepper granite.
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Walnut Veneer Island
Simon Upton
Designers Kelli Wilde and Laurent Champeau gave this 19th-century Paris apartment a modern face-lift with a walnut-paneled kitchen, including a custom walnut-veneer kitchen island.
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Curved Island
Thomas Loof
In a sprawling TriBeCa apartment, interior designer Richard Mishaan brings the drama with a custom island by Herzog & de Meuron, which features a rounded, black lacquer base.
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Tile and Marble
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Architect Carmel Greer brings the drama to her Washington, D.C. kitchen, with a navy central island clad in black tile and topped with black marble.
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Butcher Block Island
Dustin Aksland
Architect Elizabeth Roberts fashioned a spacious Brooklyn kitchen with an island covered in a custom oak Tri-Lox butcher block, creating the perfect place for meals to be made and enjoyed.
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Wooden Table Island
Andrew Boyd
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Vintage Table Island
Bjorn Wallander
A vintage French artist's table serves as the kitchen island in this breezy Hamptons summer house, bridging the gap between the modern appliances and cozy cottage feel.
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Gray Marble Kitchen Island
Douglas Friedman
A black and white kitchen in a contemporary Los Angeles home designed by Georgia Tapert Howe is complete with a gray marble island, a refrigerator by Sub-Zero, a range by Wolf, and a Rohl farmhouse sink with fittings by Waterworks. The stools are from Design Within Reach, the counters are in a gray marble, the Roman shades are of a C & C Milano sheer, and the pendants are by RH, Restoration Hardware.
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Stainless Steel Kitchen Island
Richard Powers
In the kitchen of a stunning Alex Papachristidis-designed Manhattan apartment, the custom island is topped with brushed stainless steel. The range is by Wolf, the Saarinen table and chairs are from Knoll, and the Dandelion chandeliers by Tony Duquette are from Remains Lighting; the Roman shade is of a China Seas fabric with velvet trim from Duralee, and the floor tiles are by Paris Ceramics.
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Sleek, White Marble Kitchen Island
Julia Robbs
A white marble island adds contrast to a New York condo kitchen that's outfitted with black marble, black stools and cabinets.
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Steel and Walnut Kitchen Island
Joshua McHugh
In this Long Island beach house kitchen, the island is made of stainless steel and walnut, the sink is by Julien, the fittings are by Dornbracht, and the stool is by BDDW. Both the refrigerator and range are by Thermador, and the cabinetry is lacquered in a Ralph Lauren paint.
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Double Kitchen Islands
Nicole Hill Gerulat
Double marble and Caesarstone-clad islands, which complement pendants by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort, are the highlight of an airy kitchen in Orem, Utah, family home designed by Alice Lane Home Collection.
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Classic Kitchen Island
Joshua McHugh
Along with a marble and grey island, the kitchen of a Washington, Connecticut, farmhouse includes stools by York Street Studio, a Wolf range, Waterworks sink fittings, and walls painted in Benjamin Moore's White Dove.
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Salvaged Marble Kitchen Island
Douglas Friedman
In a Sonoma Valley lake house designed by Ken Fulk, the salvaged marble counters are from Exquisite Surfaces, the kitchen range is by La Cornue, the pendants and sconce are by the Urban Electric Co. , and the stools are from Sonoma Country Antiques.
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Wood and Grey Kitchen Island
Ricardo Labougle
In a London townhouse, a wood island with grey cabinets adds character to the kitchen. The cabinetry by Plain English is painted in Pure Grey 6 by Papers and Paints, the 1955 pendant lights are by Serge Mouille, the wall tiles are by Neisha Crosland, and the floor is made of three varieties of limestone.
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Subdued Grey Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
In an English country estate, a marble-topped island by Plain English adds character to the kitchen. The space is open to the living area, which includes a Victorian mahogany table, curtains of a Bennison Fabrics stripe, and walls painted in Tablecloth by Paint & Paper Library; the 2015 artwork above the mantel is by Fred Ingrams.
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All-White Kitchen Island
Michael Lee
The sleek all-white kitchen in a Boston apartment designed by Erin Gates includes a white marble island and wire counter stools by Rove Concepts.
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Majestic Blue Kitchen Island
William Waldron
The kitchen of Bobby Flay's Hamptons home features custom-made cabinets and an island painted in Benjamin Moore's Majestic Blue. The brass pendants are by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort, and the French bistro chairs are by Beaufurn.
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Blond Wood Kitchen Island
William Waldron
In hairstylist John Barrett's downtown New York apartment, blond wood and black granite are sleek and sophisticated, without being cold—especially when paired with a vintage French steel chair.
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Bold Kitchen Island
Design Connect
This island may be big and bold, but it fits perfectly into this white-and-gray kitchen, designed by Chris Barrett.
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Gray And White Kitchen Island
Grey Crawford
This stunning 1920s Hollywood home belongs to actors Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, and the gray-topped white island—featuring cabinet supports inspired by hand-turned spindles spotted in an old bakery—meshes perfectly with the red-tiled floor.
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Rustic Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
In Kit and Tim Kemp's 1920s London townhouse, a squat rustic island sits underneath a Kevin Reilly for Holly Hunt light fixture.
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Custom-Made Kitchen Island
William Abronowicz
In this California home, we adore this custom-made, marble-topped island, paired with hyper-modern chairs and topped by antique Belgian light fixtures.
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Oak Kitchen Island
Mikkel Vang
This Kelly Wearstler-designed home in Mercer Island, Washington, combines a brass island with cerused oak cabinetry and marble countertops.
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Hague Blue Kitchen Island
Richard Powers
In this Hollywood Hills home, the kitchen features vintage pendants from Obsolete and BassamFellows stools from Design Within Reach. The island and cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue.
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Swedish Table Hague Blue Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
The kitchen at Emma Jane Pilkington's Connecticut home features a Diva de Provence range and antique wood floors from Baba. The circa-1700 Swedish table serves as the central island.
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Crisp White Kitchen Island
Björn Wallander
In this Hamptons kitchen, the crisp white kitchen cabinetry and matching island are custom made, the stools are by BassamFellows, and the pendant lights are by Louis Poulsen.
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Modern Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
Pendants from a Czechoslovakian factory and 1940s stools by Warren McArthur accent the island in this NYC kitchen; the oven is by Wolf, the floor is lined with Corten steel tiles and the staircase is suspended from cable supports.
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Caesarstone Kitchen Island
Björn Wallander
The kitchen island and counters in this New York penthouse are topped with a Caesarstone surface, the Bertoia barstools are by Knoll and the 1950s pendants are Italian.
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Cast-Iron Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
In the kitchen of this London home, the island is made from a 19th-century cast-iron stove and topped with Carrara marble; the pendant light is early-20th-century French, and the walls are lined with 19th- century Portuguese tiles.
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Icy Blue Kitchen Island
Björn Wallander
The cabinets and island in this Beverly Hills cottage are painted a pale icy blue. Circa-1935 pendant lights and a Wolf range round out the space.
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Marble and Oak Kitchen Island
Henri Bourne
A 1912 Dutch Colonial home in Philadelphia is an ode to French country chic. The marble-and-oak island is a replica of one at La Mirande hotel in Avignon, and the vintage grape-collecting basket is from the Champagne valley.
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Sophisticated Kitchen Island
William Abranowicz
In this railway depot turned home in upstate New York, the cabinetry and marble-top kitchen island are custom made, the nickel display case is 19th century and the pendants are by Urban Archaeology.
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Wine Refrigerator Kitchen Island
James Merrell
Fashion magnate Robert Duffy's kitchen in his Hudson Valley estate features a chic wine refrigerator and vent hood by GE Monogram. The Regency-style mahogany dining chairs are from the 1940s, and the collection of copper cookware includes antique and vintage pieces.
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Modern Caesarstone Kitchen Island
Richard Powers
This modern Mexican home's kitchen cabinetry, vent hood and table are by Boffi, and the island's countertop is Caesarstone. The sink fittings are by Dornbracht, the range is by Wolf and the ovens are by Miele.
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Stainless Steel And Walnut Kitchen Island
Joshua McHugh
The kitchen island in this modern bachelor-pad-turned-family home is made of stainless steel and walnut. The sink is by Julien, the fittings are by Dornbracht and the stool is by BDDW. The refrigerator and range are by Thermador and the cabinetry is lacquered in a Ralph Lauren paint.
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Honed Carrara Marble Kitchen Island
Simon Upton
In the kitchen of a midcentury weekend house in Connecticut, the island has a top of honed Carrara marble. The wall tiles are by Waterworks, the stove is Viking and the stools are by York Street Studio. The 19th-century Windsor chair is a family heirloom, and the 1920s English pendants are from BK Antiques.
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Dark Wood Kitchen Island
Thomas Loof
This kitchen in a home designed by Celerie Kemble is anchored by a dark wood island. The kitchen chairs are by Palecek, the pot rack is by Urban Archaeology, the vintage tole chandelier is from Etsy and the floors are oak.
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White Ash Kitchen Island
William Waldron
In a New York pool house inspired by Morocco, the kitchen island is topped with custom-painted white ash. The sink is by Julien, and the fittings are by KWC.
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Lush Green Kitchen Island
Eric Piasecki
The kitchen in a Houston home designed by J. Randall Powers has an island and cabinets painted in a lush, grounding green. The sink fittings are by Rohl, the range is by Wolf, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, the wall tiles are by Walker Zanger and the stools are by Mecox.
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Cool Blue Kitchen Island
Trevor Tondro
A serene home in Pacific Palisades flaunts a cool blue kitchen island. The 1920s pendant lights came from Thanks for the Memories, and the barstools are from Organic Modernism.
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Quartzite Kitchen Island
Björn Wallander
A sultry home in Lake Tahoe, California has a kitchen island of quartzite and cabinetry by Bulthaup, an oven by Miele, a stove and hood by Gaggenau and a sink by Blanco with Dornbracht fittings. The custom-made stools are covered in an Edelman leather.
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40 design projects with photos
In modern design, centralization is considered good form: furniture is located not only along the walls, but also in the center of the room. In the kitchen, it is not only fashionable, but also convenient: there is a chance to make an additional work surface.
In this article we will talk about kitchens with an island: we will understand its capabilities, see photos in the interior and learn about various design options. Interesting projects and advice from experts will help to equip the room beautifully and functionally.
What is it?
A kitchen island is a free-standing part of a kitchen. Most often it is placed in the center of the kitchen.
At the same time, this element of furniture can be used in different ways: as a countertop or as a table, place a stove or sink there, turn it into a kind of bar counter ... It all depends on the needs and design project.
The lower part is rarely made hollow: often there are additional drawers for storing kitchen utensils.
Let's make a reservation right away: it is unrealistic to put it in a small kitchen, since it takes up too much space.
However, in small kitchens, an alternative is usually used - the peninsula. This is a protruding structure, on one side adjacent to the wall or headset.
The islands themselves are of two types:
- stationary, that is, built into the floor;
- and mobile (mobile).
The former are more suitable for a full worktop with a stove and sanitary ware, while the latter are more suitable for those who want to equip an additional countertop.
Planning features
It should be noted that these are more tips than immutable rules. However, if you neglect them, then the island will simply interfere.
If you want to place a sink or hob on it, communications must be carried out in advance. You will also need an island hood (read what it is in this article). It costs more than usual, but it completely solves the problem of unpleasant odors.
For comfortable movement in the kitchen, indents from walls and furniture to the island should be at least 80 centimeters.
The standard length of the island is from 90 to 120 cm, and the optimal height is about 80-85 cm, like the lower section of the headset.
If you want to use the island as a dining table, make sure that the overhang of the tabletop over the base is at least 30 centimeters. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable to sit. In addition, make sure that nothing will interfere with the extension of drawers or the opening of doors, if they are provided in the island.
As for combining it with a bar counter, please note that in this case you will need to make a two-level tabletop. Otherwise, either the stand will be lower than expected, or it will become inconvenient to work on the island.
Tip: When creating a kitchen design project, it is recommended to evaluate the arrangement not only from the top view, but also from the side. So you will understand how comfortable it will be to work and move around the room.
Keep all of this in mind when planning a kitchen with an island. Real projects with photos will be shown below - we are sure they will be useful to you.
Is the extra surface worth the restrictions? Now we'll see!
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other piece of furniture, the island has both pluses and minuses.
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Brief summary: Of course, there are more pluses. Plus, they're all quite heavy. Therefore, if space and finances allow, choose and order the model you like.
Now let's see if there are any restrictions on the area of the room where it will fit.
Island and kitchen area
As mentioned above, this requires a large kitchen. For example:
- Kitchen-living room 20 squares;
- Combined with a hall, hallway or studio apartment.
However, for a small kitchen, this condition is bypassed if you choose the right configuration: a compact island or a transformer.
Experts advise to choose the option with a pull-out mechanism and a folding top, which can replace a dining table and provide additional work surface. And in the “passive” state, such an island is generally invisible, which frees up a lot of space in the room.
Let's see photos with different types of designs.
American style
It is believed that this type of kitchen design came from the USA.
In general, it is characterized by natural materials and the combination of practicality with beauty. Therefore, we recommend decorating the island with light wooden facades and marble countertops. Moreover, furniture from IKEA will not work - Americans appreciate monumentality, so you have to find a really impressive set.
In the kitchen-living room, it makes sense to delimit the zones with a long island with a prominent bar counter. It is comfortable and looks very unusual. Turn it into a dining table with a raised table top. Due to the size, there is enough space even for a large family.
Please note: According to design standards, it must follow the configuration of the room in shape. That is, square for square and rectangular for elongated.
An American classic kitchen with a fixed island is not only fashionable but also practical. Take a look at how the chandelier is framed. It is surrounded by an iron cascade, on which you can hang beautiful crockery and other kitchen utensils.
The décor is structurally similar to the main set - pay attention to the patina on the facades. But the color scheme is chosen in contrast. This technique makes the room visually more spacious. In this case, the main focus is on the center of the room - black wood is underlined by a white background.
Provence style
You will need to use light, light colors and natural materials. We also advise you to choose furniture that is not too heavy in appearance, without complex textures and decorative curls.
Let's start with a very unexpected decision. Remember, we wrote about the desired dimensions of the room? Meanwhile, some find a way out even for a small area of 12 sq.m.!
The sink is removed to the miniature island and there is room for a small cutting surface. This allows you to narrow the main headset. True, in this case, you will have to do with a two-burner hob.
The built-in sea-green peninsula also looks beautiful. Such furniture does not clutter up the center, making it possible to equip a full-fledged kitchen-dining room. It is best to use this technique in large rooms with at least two windows - one for each zone.
Modern idea: This configuration is convenient when you need a dining table and additional storage space at the same time. In addition, it is easy to do it yourself.
Classic style
The island is also suitable for interiors decorated in discreet traditional motifs. Try to make the kitchen in light colors, with white facades and stone countertops. Delicate patina, elegant details look amazing, especially in this scale.
A little tip: place the shaped chandelier directly above the kitchen island. It will become the main decoration, while providing enough light above the work surface.
In the style of modern classics, the addition of non-standard textures or bright colors is welcome. We offer you this option: an island that plays the role of a dining table on the one hand, and a traditional surface with drawers on the other. To dilute the white-beige palette will help chairs of an unexpected color - for example, lilac.
If you decide to remove the wall between the kitchen and the room, it can be a worthy replacement. Place it on the border to emphasize the transition between zones.
A good move - hanging structure with stucco bas-relief. It is not only beautiful, but also practical - hang pots and pans on it. True, for this they must have an appropriate appearance - old dishes are unlikely to decorate the interior.
Scandinavian style
The bright and airy kitchens are ideal for an island. Don't believe? Let's prove it now!
Opt for natural textures such as wood. Pay attention to how multifunctional the small island is made. It combines a sink, a work surface, a dining table and a place to store books and all sorts of little things. This is the perfect solution for a small space.
Think twice before installing an island combined with a breakfast bar. If you place the countertop at the optimum height for the bar, it can be uncomfortable to work on. Therefore, estimate immediately whether you will be able to cook without discomfort.
It doesn't have to be big. Miniature models also look very stylish. Especially if you add an unexpected element during the design - for example, make legs from rough raw bricks. On a glossy snow-white background, they look interesting and original.
But for a spacious kitchen-living-dining room, a huge island is suitable, which combines several functions. For example, a table and a wide work surface. It is better to make it from natural materials. A wooden table top, for example, is now in vogue.
Contemporary
We love this look. Minimalism in design emphasizes the beautiful textures of countertops and the whiteness of facades. In a sufficiently large room, every centimeter is involved - rationally, don't you think?
It is better to make a table as simple as possible, but functional. Try to combine several purposes in it - a dining area, storage space, a wide work surface.
Classical styles often use rectangular or square. However, you should not be limited to them - round, wavy, zigzag. All this is quite feasible, especially if the area allows. We love this red and white design. It looks very stylish and catchy, becoming the dominant element of the interior.
Another option is an abstract island design. Smooth lines and elements flowing into each other attract the eye. If you do not want to force the room with furniture, turn it into a full-fledged work surface. A small sink, a modern hob, which at first seems like an unusual countertop decor. Fashionable and modern, right?
The modern design of the kitchen with a 9-square island also definitely deserves attention. A rounded corner set and a tiny island look organic, and the right set of tones makes the room visually more spacious.
The combined island surface is another trendy trick. Break it visually into three zones: cooking, work surface and countertop, which will play the role of a dining table. Of course, in a small room you can hardly put such a design. But in a large one, it will be appropriate.
Loft style
The idea of decentralization is typical for a loft, so installing an island is the right and logical move.
If the kitchen is located in the attic, pick it up in width flush with the even part of the ceiling, and install a U-shaped set around the perimeter of the room. It seems to be nothing complicated, but the room immediately seems stylish and modern. Use traditional materials for this style - wood, brick, concrete.
Light island with stove combines the functions of a dining area and a hob. This is convenient, but you need to remember about safety: you still don’t need to cook and have a snack at the table at the same time, there is a risk of getting burned.
In a white kitchen, we recommend not to overload the interior with an overly complex shape of the kitchen island. It is better to limit yourself to a simple headset, and focus on wall decoration and decorative elements. In a private house, replace one of the partitions with a large window.
Summing up, we note that the kitchen island requires a serious approach. You will have to draw up a design project, think over the arrangement of furniture and carefully select all the elements.
However, if you are not afraid of complexity, and space allows (or if you have an idea how to install it in a small kitchen), then we definitely recommend it for purchase! It is not only beautiful and comfortable, but also very fashionable.
Island Kitchens: Kitchen Island Interior Design Ideas - 8 Real Photos
Every hostess dreams of a large, spacious and functional kitchen. She imagines herself fluttering lightly from the stove to the refrigerator, and her happy family settled down at dinner.
In recent years, the kitchen with the island is gaining more and more popularity. And this is far from new! We all watch Hollywood movies, right? Somehow note that in almost any American kitchen there is always an island placed in the center - a structure made of the same materials and in the same style as the main kitchen set, but standing separately. By her own. If you think about it, it is certainly very convenient and functional. Of course, some difficulties will arise with the supply of communications to the center of the room, but if everything is thought out in advance, the result will exceed all your expectations!
Surprisingly, for such a kitchen layout it is not at all necessary to have a huge country house or a large villa! A small kitchen with an island also happens. A good design will help make it ergonomic. You can order an island of any size and configuration: with blank facades, behind which household chemicals will be hidden; open shelves, where you place your favorite knick-knacks; with sliding sliding doors; with drawers for storing small things . .. There can be a lot of options, it's up to you to choose!
In this article, we will explain in detail what a kitchen with an island is. Photos of various options will clearly show how this can be arranged. However, do not forget that this is just a small fraction of all that we can design and manufacture specifically for you and your family, and also taking into account the features that your room has! Each piece of furniture in the Mr.Doors showrooms is made only to order with an accuracy of a millimeter. From our catalog you will learn what the design of a kitchen with an island can be, and the photos will clearly illustrate it.
You can place a sink with a dishwasher on the island - and this will also serve for your daily comfort.
And you can place storage modules in it, pick up chairs of the desired height and voila - you already have a bar counter!
In addition to the rectangular islands we are used to, now it is possible to design a kitchen island with radius facades and rounded countertops. The island can also be L-shaped. Agree, they look just enchanting:
The island is able to combine two zones: a kitchen and a dining room, but it is also able to distinguish between them. Everything depends on the task at hand. The island can be executed in the same color scheme as the entire kitchen, or it can be completely contrasting - then it will play the role of an art object in your home! It is equally good and made in modern style, and in the good old classics. Of course, you can make an island in the kitchen with your own hands, but believe me, it's better to trust the professionals. The island placed in the center of the kitchen is a bold design decision that will change your idea of the kitchen as a whole!
Kitchen layout with island
If you are a happy owner of a kitchen with an area of at least 16 square meters, then you can safely plan a kitchen interior with an island. For a kitchen with a smaller area, this option is also suitable, but then you have to give up a full-fledged dining table and be content with the surface of the island.
If you have a large family, and you are used to getting together in the evenings, then you are unlikely to like this option. But if you live together, or the family is large, but the pace of life is different for everyone and it’s impossible to get together physically, then the option with the island can be put up for discussion. Moreover, you can choose a kitchen set as a straight or corner layout - depending on the area of the kitchen, the island can be placed separately or integrated into the set itself, using it for space zoning.
Let's get back to the numbers!
The optimal dimensions of the kitchen island:
- length from 120 cm;
- width from 60 to 150 cm;
- height 85 to 90 cm.
An important point: do not forget that the space from the main kitchen to the island must be at least 100 cm! Otherwise, you simply will not be able to move freely between tables and use household appliances.
Next, we will highlight in detail the functionality that can be arranged on a kitchen island, and at the same time we will figure out why an island is needed in the kitchen. It just needs to be thought out in advance, even at the stage of preparing the kitchen for repairs. All communications should be displayed in such a way that nothing prevents you from enjoying your new kitchen.
It is best to entrust this to Mr.Doors professionals. Our designers will be happy to think over every little thing together with you and completely free of charge will draw up a detailed design project of the future kitchen-island, which you simply pass on to your builders. All details will be taken into account, and you will definitely be satisfied with the result.
What to place on the surface of the island and under the countertop? Views of the island in the kitchen.
Sink and hob
Between them, leave a working area with a width of at least 30 cm, and a hood must be installed above the hob! An oven can be equipped under the countertop. If the refrigerator is also standing somewhere nearby, then the kitchen island will be used by you exclusively for preparing and cooking food.
Sink and dishwasher
Place drawers and several modules with shelves under the countertop. And you can even provide for a built-in washing machine! In this case, the island will become a storage for clean dishes and cutlery, and all household chemicals can be stored here. So it will not intersect with food, which, you see, is very important!
Cooktop and cutting area
When choosing this layout, chairs should not be placed around the island for safety reasons.
Washing and cutting area
Here it is quite easy to add a little dining space.
Processing area only for food preparation
If you live alone or rarely cook, then you can limit yourself to small refrigerators and freezers that will comfortably fit under the countertop.
Cooktop, sink and food preparation area
The island should already be much larger than average and serve exclusively as a kitchen area, it is better to equip the dining room separately.
Fully equipped dining area
Here you already need to think over the required number of outlets in order to be able to use small household appliances: a coffee machine, a toaster, a kettle, a microwave, and so on.
If a hob is not installed on the island, lighting must be provided. Imagine how irresistible your kitchen will be with an island and decorative lighting!
As a rule, the island in the kitchen is used for an additional work surface or as a bar counter. But no one limits you! The above combinations are selected for one purpose: to show that there is no single correct solution, you choose your island yourself. Combine and place so that it is convenient for you and takes into account the features of the room where it will be located.
Modern kitchen with island (modern)
The functionality is thought out, the equipment is selected, it remains only to choose a style for the future kitchen!
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Our kitchens are unique in that we are ready to offer our customers not only ready-made modules, but also to design something new especially for you! Dilute the already familiar kitchens with new design solutions, add furniture lighting in a way that no one has done before!
We will be happy to share our experience with you and hope you enjoy the modern kitchens with an island by Mr. Doors, the projects and photos of which you see on our website.
Classic kitchen with island
We have something to offer to those who appreciate classic design. Conciseness and impeccability of finishing facades with natural wood, perhaps, will never go out of fashion. A kitchen with an island in the classic style looks truly triumphant.
Our facades made of solid wood, MDF, finished with veneer or matte enamel, can be made in any size and solution: hinged, folding, folding and even sliding!
Decorative cornices, arches, plinths, locks, capitals and balustrades will perfectly complement the composition and bring the atmosphere of a unique Italian classic design into your home. A large kitchen with an island in a classic style from Mr.Doors will not leave anyone indifferent:
A large selection of furniture handles, made in a classic style, will please you. A huge assortment of filling for the kitchen will help you put everything in its place so that using the kitchen is easy and comfortable! You will rightfully be proud of the work done and enjoy the admiring exclamations of your guests.
We will be infinitely grateful to you if you recommend us to your friends and relatives, and we, in turn, will delight you with the best service, quality and professionalism!
Small kitchen with island
If you are the owner of a small kitchen, and the island is the dream of a lifetime, no need to be upset. There is a way out: redevelopment! Combine the space with an adjacent room and get the now so popular studio apartment, in the interior design of which one room smoothly flows into another: the living room or dining room flows into the kitchen, and the island separates them. These are amazing options that save usable space and implement bold design ideas.
Consider a two-sided island: let it be larger than usual, but as full as possible with the necessary things that you plan to place in your kitchen.
The island surface, in its larger size, on the one hand, should be a cooking, washing or working area, and on the other, a dining area! At the same time, install the island so that the dining area is already in the living room (dining room), and the area with the sink, cooking and cutting surfaces is part of the room called the kitchen.
You can draw borders on the island itself. For example, make two countertops and set them at different levels. The dining area may be higher, but then the chairs must be selected at the appropriate height. Or maybe lower - in this case, the cooking area will rise above those who are sitting at the table. You can also draw a border by placing pots with artificial plants in the center.
In a small kitchen, you need to remember every centimeter of usable space and place household appliances in the sequence in which you will use them. Built-in appliances will save you space, and the kitchen will look better in this case. Also, the doors of all cabinets should not interfere and overlap each other.
Somewhere you can even use folding furniture: for example, the surface of the island table can be folded down, and the sink can temporarily turn into a cutting surface if you install a large board on it or close it with a sliding table top. Even the hob or socket block can be hidden under the work surface!
Don't forget the windowsill! In a kitchen where space is limited, it can serve as an extra workbench or even pass for a decent dining surface.