Kitchen island designs with sink and seating
15 Incredible Kitchen Islands With Sinks and Seating
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Updated on 03/29/22
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Guests and relatives and everyone alike will feel right at home when they socialize with you in your spacious kitchen. And the one thing that draws them—and keeps them—will be your kitchen island with seating for all.
Multiple configurations abound, and with enough time and imagination, you'll find just the perfect set-up to make your kitchen the one that everyone will remember. One secret to effective island seating arrangement is to remember to leave 32 inches behind diners (to pull chairs in or out) and 15 inches on each side between diners for elbow room.
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Multi-Purpose Space
Casa Watkins Living
Kitchen islands with seating give your workspace and dining space and overall increased utility. Instead of shuttling plates back and forth from dining room to kitchen, it's a simple matter to slide them right on over to the diner—just a few feet away.
One downside is that you cut into your kitchen workspace. In the case of this featured kitchen island, its only work functions are as a general food prep area—leaving much room for dining. It's an island with an overhang, the traditional way to create a dining table and free up plenty of room for eating.
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Just Enough Room for What You Want
Design: Mindy Gayer/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
Who said that your kitchen island seating had to accommodate the entire Brady Bunch? Sometimes it's enough just to have enough space for one person, namely you. Take a seat with a cup of coffee and a cookbook as you put together that evening's meal.
It can be space enough for a friend to chat with you as you cook. This design by Mindy Gayer is small and compact, keeping the chairs out of sight when not being used—yet is an ideal space for a couple of people.
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Kitchen Island With Dining Table Nearby
House 9 Interiors
The seating in this luxurious kitchen island may be non-existent, the dining table close by help make up for it.
With the golden handles and plenty of storage options, the island is already doing plenty of work—but add in the sink feature and it's clear how multi-purpose it truly is. -
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Always Room for One More
Afro Bohemian Living
The point of this kitchen island from Afro Boho Living isn't seating; it's more like an afterthought. However, add two chairs and it creates a cozy corner to eat or sip coffee in the mornings.
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Dual Level Eating/Workspace
D Burns Interiors
As mentioned before, one problem with kitchen islands with seating is that dining space can "eat up" workspace or vice-versa.
With this dual-level kitchen island, the dining space is clearly delineated from the prep area. This is a very dependable and serviceable design from D Burns Interiors, which is built into the wall framework yet isn't impeded in any way.
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Contemporary Kitchen Islands With Seating
Brophy Interiors
This marble setup from Brophy Interiors looks small, but includes seating and a sleek sink.
It's a perfect compact piece that still delivers on the necessary aspects of a kitchen. -
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Seating and Open Storage
Burchard Design Co.
Kitchen islands that include storage are lovely, but open storage can really open up some possibilities. This kitchen from Burchard Design Co. proves our point—the playful pink hue sets the island apart, yet the open shelving on the one side allows for storage of dishes and other items, while the available space on the right is perfect for a few stools to be used when ready.
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Farmhouse Island With Sink and Seating
Jessica Nelson Design
This quaint farmhouse style kitchen is given a modern lift with a navy island that includes plenty of seating. The addition of the sink with gold faucets adds a bit of flair without compromising the aesthetic (or function).
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Statement Piece in More Ways Than One
Design: Emily Henderson/Photographer: Sara Ligorria Tramp
This kitchen designed by Emily Henderson boasts warm wood and white pieces—except for the island, that is.
The black and white island creates a stark contrast to the rest of the room, making it a strong focal point. Add a few chairs and the luxurious fold faucet, and no one is taking their eyes off of it. 12 Gorgeous Open Kitchen Ideas
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Unique Designs and Gold Accents
Charlie Interior Design
This island boasts some interesting features—most notable is the interesting mix of open and closed storage it entails. The open corners are a perfect place to display cookbooks and small decor, while the closed cabinets can keep bulkier items out of the way. The added sink gives the space additional purpose beyond a storage unit.
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Pull Up a Chair (or Two)
Design: Emily Henderson/Photographer: Tessa Neustadt
While stools are perfectly acceptable options for an island, you have to admire the boldness of these two cushioned swivel chairs paired with this white and blue island. The island does find its place cozied up against a wall, yet there is still plenty of space to wine and dine.
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A Marvelous Marble Masterpiece
Brophy Interiors
Having a space that does it all can feel like an impossible task. However, the marble island in this kitchen by Brophy Interiors certainly has its work cut out for it. The overhang creates plenty of room for multiple people to dine, and the kitchen sink located on the other end is in the ideal spot for cleanup afterward.
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Seating All the Way Around
Design: Emily Henderson/Photographer: Sara Ligorria Tramp
Why stick to seating on just one side of an island? In this kitchen designed by Emily Henderson, you don't have to. This marble-topped piece has plenty of room to seat four comfortably—and possibly even more.
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Leave Plenty of Elbow Room
Erin Williamson Design
This gorgeous kitchen from Erin Williamson Design wins anyone over with its stunning backsplash and vibrant blue/white color scheme.
The kitchen island has worked with three seats, providing plenty of elbow room for those who choose to dine there. -
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Its More Than Sinks
Jenn Pablo Studio
Kitchen islands can make an excellent home for seating and sinks, but those aren't the only possibilities. Take this version in a kitchen designed by Jenn Pablo Studios—rather than a sink, a gas stovetop is present instead. The three minimalist wooden stools are also a lovely addition.
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Naked Kitchens
There are lots of ways to transform your kitchen island: you can paint it a new color, you can switch out your countertops, or, you can upgrade your entire kitchen by outfitting your island with a sink.
This last option doesn’t get much action, and we understand why. Building a sink into your island isn’t all that quick or easy—and it definitely isn’t cheap.
But, it can change the way your kitchen looks and feels, making it a more functional place to cook, clean, and entertain.
The beautiful thing about this upgrade? It works in kitchens of all sizes, shapes, and styles. As long as there’s enough room in your kitchen for an island—and enough room on your island for a sink—you have everything you need to make the addition work.
As you consider how to craft the perfect sink-adorned kitchen island, you’ll have plenty of kitchen island sink ideas to take cues from.
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Mindy Gayer Design
Not sure how to lay out your island? Think about the jobs you need to do in your kitchen and make space for each of them. By segmenting your island into different “activity zones,” you can ensure you have enough room to comfortably prep, cook, and clean.
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Becca Interiors
Your sink will probably sit inside your island, but your faucet will peek out over it—making it one of the most visible accents in your kitchen.
Skip the classic statement sink, and snag a showstopping faucet, instead. Since faucets come in a range of styles, shapes, and finishes, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one worth springing for.
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Mary Patton Design
Why limit yourself to just one sink? If your kitchen is packed with counter space, having two sinks can make cooking a whole lot easier. Stick one sink on your kitchen countertop and another on your kitchen island. You’ll thank yourself the next time you need a pot of water or you’re cooking with a friend.
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Devon Grace Interiors
Under-sink storage space is key, so be sure to snag an island with plenty of drawers and cabinets. This is especially important if your island sink is the only sink in your kitchen. After all, you need a handy place to store cleaning supplies and dish detergent—and you don’t want to keep them next to your food.
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Mary Patton Design
A great sink adds function and form to your kitchen, so don’t just grab the first sink you find.
Take a good hard look at your palette, and snag a sink that complements it—whether that means taking a chance on an unusual material, like copper or stone, or sticking with something classic, like stainless steel or porcelain.
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Naked Kitchens
In most kitchens, pendant lights are the perfect addition above an island. You can always do something unusual, though, like forgo the segmented lighting and hang lights in the center of the room, instead.
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Mindy Gayer Design
When you have two different islands, it may be tough to figure out which one deserves the sink. One pro tip? Build the sink on the island closest to your stove. The proximity will make it easy to fill your pots with water any time you’re making pasta or hard-boiling eggs.
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Julia Robbs
Who said your island has to match the rest of your kitchen? Paint your island cabinets a decidedly fun color, or invest in a waterfall countertop made of a striking material.
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Leclair Decor
One unusual way to score a standout faucet? Pick one that’s darker than the rest of your hardware. Pair your stainless steel appliances and warm brass drawer pulls with a faucet made of black matte metal.
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Reena Sotropa
If you have an unusually long island, pair it with an extra-large sink. The sink will give you plenty of room to rinse dishes and prep ingredients, and it will look more at home on your island than a smaller sink would.
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Mindy Gayer Design
Why stop at building a sink on your island? If you have the space for it, turn your island into a full-blown cooking hub. Outfit your island with a sink and a stove—and dedicate the rest of your counters to prep work and clean-up.
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Mindy Gayer Design
The best faucets add function and form to your kitchen, and if function is what you’re after, pull-down faucets are hard to beat. Pull-down faucets flexibly stretch and move around, targeting every corner of your sink.
This makes it easier to wash dishes, rinse ingredients, and keep your sink squeaky clean.
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Laura Brophy Interiors
When designing a kitchen island with a sink, it’s tempting to stick your sink in the middle of your island. But other places are sensible, too. By sticking your sink on the end of your island, you can free up half your island for seating, compartmentalizing your eat-in space and your cooking space.
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Pure Salt Interiors
Building a dishwasher into your island may sound like an involved project. But once you’ve installed an island sink, most of your work is already done. You can use the same plumbing stack for both your sink and your dishwasher. The choice isn’t just simple—it’s straight-up sensible, especially if your island sink is the only sink you have.
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Cathie Hong Interiors
Create cohesion in your kitchen by painting your island to match your cabinets. The choice will tie your kitchen together, and if you really want to streamline your space, you can color-coordinate countertops and match your island faucet to the other hardware in your kitchen.
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Proem Studio
While many kitchen sinks are tucked away, an island sink is out in the open—and that means all your sink necessities are, too. So bid adieu to grungy sponges and ratty dish brushes, and upgrade your sink with cleaning supplies that are sleek enough to double as décor.
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Laura Brophy Interiors
Putting your sink in the center of your island is a classic choice—but it’s not your only option. Take a good look at your kitchen, and see where it makes sense to put your sink. Lining up your sink and your stove may be the most user-friendly choice, even if it means placing your sink off-center.
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Pure Salt Interiors
Make a statement in your kitchen by snagging an ornate faucet. The classic accent will earn compliments in any kitchen, and if you pair it with an equally ornate dish soap dispenser, you’ll have one of the prettiest sink set-ups in town.
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Jessica Nelson Design
One surefire way to make your kitchen feel special? Streamline your hardware.
Color-coordinate your door handles and your drawer pulls. Match them to your island faucet. And if your light fixtures are metal, let them in on the fun, too.
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Naked Kitchens
Worried your island isn’t big enough for eat-in space and a sink? Get creative. By sliding bar stools on the end of your island, you can sneak in a dining nook that’s perfect for two.
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Ashley Montgomery Design
Your sink doesn’t have to live inside your kitchen island. So if you want a classic farmhouse sink, simply slide the back of the sink inside your island—and leave the front exposed. This approach will give you the best of both worlds: letting you show off your pretty farmhouse sink, while getting the custom feel of a built-in.
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Reena Sotropa
Not sure what finish to pick for your faucet? Take cues from the rest of your kitchen. If your island is lined with warm wood, pair it with even warmer gold hardware. The two accents will play off each other, making your space feel ultra-homey and welcoming.
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Katie Martinez Design
Many kitchen islands are narrow and long. So once you install a sink, you have limited counter space to work with. But if you score an unusually wide island—one so deep it’s almost square—you can get the island sink you’re dreaming of without cutting off all your counter space.
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Ashley Montgomery Design
One great way to finish off your kitchen island sink? Snag a commercial-style faucet. Commercial-style faucets mimic the fancy features you’d find in restaurant kitchen sinks. (Think: best-in-class materials, massive faucet heads, and extra-long pull-down necks.) But since they’re designed for residential use, you won’t have to overhaul your entire plumbing stack to install one.
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Ashley Montgomery Design
If you have two kitchen sinks, matching them is an obvious choice. But leaving them mismatched is often a more interesting one. Score a couple of matching faucets, and pair them with sinks made from different materials.
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Bespoke Only
It’s natural to want to decorate your kitchen island, but don’t sacrifice too much counter space to décor. Keep the space around your sink clean and easy to navigate, and slide your biggest décor pieces to one end of your island, where they won’t get in your way as you cook and clean.
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Kitchen Island: 90 Kitchen Island Design Ideas with Photo
Kitchen Island, as you might guess from the name, is a working module, independent of the rest of the kitchen furniture. This layout has many advantages: you can approach the working area from any side, cook at once with the whole family, and the usable area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen increases. Here you can place not only a cooking area, but also storage shelves, a sink, a hob. The design of the kitchen island can be very different - our selection of ideas will allow you to feel all the delights of island life. nine0003
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1. Smooth corners
Due to the fact that the corners are smoothed, there is much less space for walking around. Such a kitchen island made it possible to free up more space for the actual kitchen set.
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Artistic project in London Townhouse
J Witzel Interior Design
2. All the shelves
hung shelves usually “eat” the place and the mess at them is very stripped. In this kitchen, an island was used to store dishes and kitchen utensils, inside of which everything you need is located. nine0003
Garde Hvalsoe
3. Everything in sight
Don't be put off by the open shelves inside the kitchen island - the color and shape of the dishes placed there can create a rhythmic pattern of the room.
Roundhouse
Redesign London Limited
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Display
The open shelves inside the kitchen island can be decorative. Here you can build "showcases" in which indoor plants, vases of flowers and other decorations will be located. nine0003
Peden & Pringle Ltd
7. Multifunctional approach
Kitchen islands can be integrated with appliances such as a microwave, oven, dishwasher and even a wine cooler.
Adam Chandler Ltd
8. Spell
U-shaped kitchen island is very spacious: cupboards for storing dishes, a cooking area, a bar can be easily located here. But for this option, you will need a fairly spacious kitchen so that you can freely approach the island. nine0003
Yuri Grishko
9. Inhabited island
In this small Moscow apartment (27 sq.m) there was simply no place for a full-fledged kitchen. Everything you need for cooking is contained in a kitchen island with a photo, household appliances are inside the stairs.
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Die Wohnplaner GmbH
Guests and family members will be able to sit around and watch the cooking process. nine0003
J.A.S. Design-Build
11. Straightforward
Choosing a kitchen island sink depends on your needs and possibilities. If there is no dishwasher and the dimensions of the kitchen allow, install a spacious sink.
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Neptune by Donndorf Weimar (D) I by 3F Zürich (CH)
12. In the solids
If the sink and hob are next to each other on the kitchen island, take care of the insulation in advance: moisture must not get on the electrics. nine0003
Hill Farm Furniture Ltd
13.
Unbearable lightness
Kitchen island hob requires extractor fan. The designers of this kitchen have found an alternative to heavy models - an extractor hood disguised as a chandelier.
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New Country MEBLE with a limited budget
JaureGui Architecture Interiors Construction
14. The thorough approach is the ideal option for the cuisine in the rustic style-solid kitchen, with solid wood, with ardent. legs and drawers for storage, as well as with a high tabletop. nine0003
Hopedale Builders, Inc.
15. Natural product
Rustic style implies a combination of natural materials - wood, metal, stone - as in this example.
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Paul Craig Photography
16.
Expand Your Horizons
Don't be afraid to mix things up. In this London apartment, the modern kitchen nook is expanded with a long Victorian table. nine0003
SUBU Design Architecture
17. Loft style
This kitchen island is a good example of loft style. Its legs are made from waste water pipes, the tabletop is from old boards.
Chalet
18. Unity of opposites
The kitchen island in the photo is made in contrast: marble top, wooden base.
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LPASSE DESIGN
19. Provence
The kitchen island in this French home is made from rough metal counters, zinc countertops, old boards. The boards were selected individually: the drawing of each of them had to become part of the overall composition.
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Yvonne McFadden LLC
20. At a height of
The first option is convenient for cooking. nine0003
Lauren Levant Interior
21. Getting fit
In this example, the kitchen island is not the usual rectangular shape. It follows the shape of the wood from which the countertop is made.
Altius Design Group
22. Celestial body
The crescent-shaped kitchen island is multifunctional: the outside serves as a dining area, while the inside serves as a work area.
BARRETT STUDIO architects
23. Fit in the circle
The whole island or just the tabletop can be made with a crescent moon. The latter option is more economical, since a rectangular base is more common.
John Kraemer & Sons
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In the spotlight
The work area is best placed in the center of the kitchen island so that guests and household can watch the cooking process like a performance on stage.
Treyone
25. Stand firmly on your feet
The highlight of this kitchen island is the unfinished solid wood legs. nine0003
Martha O'Hara Interiors
26. Highlights
A discreet kitchen island can stand out: upholstered bar stools set the right accents.
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27. Purity of experiment
Since the work and dining areas are combined on the kitchen island, it is necessary to provide an exhaust hood above the hob. It must be the same or larger than the panel size. nine0003
Matt Podesta
28. Size matters
If the island hood is smaller than the hob, there is a good chance that grease will settle on the kitchen island.
29. Passing moment
It is also important to set the correct width of the passages between the kitchen island and the set. To ensure that nothing interferes with your movements, they should be at least 1-1.2 m.
Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms
30. Keep level
A kitchen island can have a multi-level structure: the work area should be on the same level as the kitchen set, and the dining area should be slightly higher.
Brayer Design
31. Lifebuoy
A round or oval kitchen table is preferable, even if the island itself is rectangular.
Orchid Newton ltd
32. Separately
The kitchen table can either be integrated into the island or stand alone. In this example, a notch has been made for it in the island. nine0003
Russell Taylor Architects
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Mirror Reflection
The designers of this London kitchen used mirrors to design the island. So the room was filled with additional, reflected light.
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Metamorphoses of the King George Hospital
Kitchen Architecture Ltd
In this kitchen, it is only needed at night. During the day, the room is filled with light from the top and side windows. nine0003
Roundhouse
35. High level
It is better to pick up bar stools for the island table - as the height of the island is oriented towards cooking, which takes place while standing.
Paul Craig Photography
36. A level below
In this example, the designers placed the table below the work area. The table top is built into the drawers of the island at the usual table height.
37. Light at different levels
The dining area in this kitchen island is higher than the work area: this difference is reflected in the height of the pendant lights.
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38. Three in one
This kitchen island consists of three modules of different heights - table, work area and shelving. This gives dynamics to an overly homogeneous interior.
Alexander White
39. Flow
The kitchen island can flow seamlessly into the dining table, just like in this Stockholm home.
Julia Solovieva | Studio SJull
40. Mobile bar counter
In this Moscow apartment, the kitchen island is complemented by a mobile bar counter made of wood, which can be pulled out only when necessary. nine0009
Design: Julia Solovieva
Wiedemann Werkstätten
MCDESIGN
42. Mobile version
In the kitchen there is a risk of constantly bumping into chairs and hitting them. Stools are more compact and mobile.
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The Brooklyn Home Company
43. Save space
The stool fits easily under the kitchen island - a real find for a small kitchen.
Emilie Castille-Architecture Intérieure&Décoration
44. We sit well
The length of the island table top is usually made at the rate of 60 cm per seater.
45. Get down to business
In this Berlin home, the staircase flows into the kitchen island countertop, creating a striking white accent. nine0003
mo+ architekten
46. Convertible island
This convertible island with sliding bench saves space in the kitchen.
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Artichoke
47. Two is better
Well, if the dimensions of the kitchen allow, why limit yourself to one island? They can be divided functionally: make a working area on one, and a dining area on the other.
R.Z.Owens Constructions
48. Multi-directional lighting
Guided track lights are ideal for creating local lighting on a kitchen island. You can alternate different lighting scenarios, highlighting a particular area.
FTF interior
49. A winning combination
You can combine different types of kitchen island lighting: spots for the work area, pendants for the dining area.
Design: FTF Interior
Breathe Architecture
50. Broken lines
The shape of this kitchen island echoes the backsplash pattern: broken lines, transitions from light to dark.
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Space Transformations in Cozy House
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Aleksandra Fedorova Bureau
51.
Hide from the eyes
in this Moscow cuisine all household appliances are hidden from prying eyes: large - in the cabinets, the smaller one - in the kitchen island. nine0003
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Smart glass, suspended wall and snow-white minimalism
Luigi Rosselli Architects
You can achieve this effect with small means: for example, choosing the same dark color for the floor and the base of the kitchen island.
Jane Howell Interiors
53. From any direction
The convenience of a kitchen island is that you can approach it from any direction, you are free to move while cooking. nine0003
Lucy G Printed Image Splashbacks
54. Work triangle
The main thing is that the island helps to create the right work triangle : you can take food from the refrigerator, wash/cut, and then cook on the hob.
Architectural workshop za bor
55. Individual approach
Your individuality should be visible in everything. The owner of this Moscow apartment, an architect, designed and implemented the kitchen island project himself. nine0003
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Mobile space by architect Petr Zaitsev
Esther Hershcovich
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Sustainable Kitchens
57. Driving!
In small kitchens, the island may not be stationary, but mobile, on wheels. It is easy to slide in when not in use. nine0003
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Incorporated
59. A nice addition
The island on wheels can be moved up to the kitchen countertop at any time, thereby expanding the space of the working area.
Arciform
60. Plus one
The kitchen island on wheels can consist of several modules, the combinations of which will depend on the work to be done.
Colin Cadle Photography
61. Multitasking
Kitchen island on wheels can perform several functions in addition to the main one. For example, its can be used as a coffee table or serving trolley.
Bruce Kading Interior Design
62. Small and bold
A big kitchen doesn't have to have a big island: there should be just enough space for the cutting area.
Paris-Bruxelles
Webb & Brown-Neaves
64. Through fire, water and copper pipes
Remember that if you plan to use a kitchen island with a sink or stove, you will have to slightly raise the floor to connect the communications.
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65. Young and green
In this Australian home, greenery grows right on the kitchen island: a special opening in the countertop was provided for this at the design stage.
66. Back support
In this example, the kitchen island not only separates the work area from the dining area, but also serves as a backrest for the bench. nine0003
Fast Forward Unlimited
67. Top of the line
The island's L-shape made it possible to combine it with the kitchen nook. The only drawback is that the guests will sit with their backs to the cook.
68. Pure truth
When combining the island and the kitchen sofa, it is important to provide protection against steam and grease - for example, make a good hood. As an option - removable covers that can be washed.
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Blakes London
69.
Contrast
A kitchen island can be a bright accent if you don't have the courage to use bright colors throughout the kitchen.
Melton Design Build
70. Everything in moderation
But you need to be careful with catchy details, otherwise there is a risk of overkill. But in this neutral kitchen, an island with bright tiles does not look too flashy.
Carole Hunter Home Design
71. Like a canvas
The designer of this kitchen was inspired by Mondrian's canvases and the idea of primary colors. But not just copying his work, but trying to achieve color balance.
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Markus Hierhager Innenarchitektur
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73. Breaking stereotypes
A black and white palette is by no means a boring solution: play with shapes, lines, levels.
SUPERGRAU
74. Make it dark
Black is said to reduce space. However, he is also able to make even a very simple interior expensive and status. Jan Showers nine0003
Australian Interior Design Awards
76. All-metal shell
This kitchen island's steel façade is a dramatic but impractical option: scratches are inevitable.
Design By Us Interior
77. Valuable item
The kitchen island's gold finish does not look outrageous or out of place in this simple interior: it harmonizes with parquet and hangings.
mckimm residential design
Standal Interiorismo + Reforma Integral
79. Maximum load
In this Barcelona apartment, the kitchen island is multifunctional: there is a stove, extractor hood, refrigerator and even a radiator.
And on the back side, in the closet, is hidden ... a study.
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Modular space in bright colors
Look Design Group
80. Working time
A small working area can be located on the kitchen island itself. Just be sure to protect against splashes, steam and grease. nine0003
LATOON / BRASS design office
81. Artificial selection
Kitchen island LED lighting does not always look cold. With its help, you can create a very cozy atmosphere, as in this Yekaterinburg apartment.
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50 shades of white and the play of artificial light
Roundhouse
82. LED strip
In addition to the main illumination of the working area of the island, try local lighting of the island.
For example, experiment with an LED strip like in this example. nine0003
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85. Foreign Combine Japanese style: nothing superfluous and random, only necessary and simple furniture. Kitchen island - no sharp corners, only smooth lines and shapes.
Ashgrove Kitchens
86. In full sail
Kitchen design can be approached in an original way: choose an island in the form of a ship, on the mast of which you will place shelves, and in the hold - sections for storage.
DiMauro Architects, Inc.
87. Full speed ahead
The ship-island can cause difficulties. For example, special bar stools were selected for this kitchen, repeating the shape of the side.
Space Fitting Furniture Ltd
88. Atypical shape
The atypical shape of the kitchen island - without corners, smoothly flowing from the working area to the dining area - will save space.
Paul Craig Photography
89. Flying Saucer
The sterile white color of the flying saucer-like island blends well with the cosmic interior of this kitchen.
Charlotte Raynaud Studio - Design & Espaces
40 kitchen island design ideas
A kitchen island is one of the working modules, which is in no way connected with the kitchen set. Similar solution in kitchen space layout has many advantages: increase in the usable area for cooking, the possibility approach the work area from any side, place a sink or oven with a hob surface, expand the number of places for storing kitchen utensils, etc. The design of the kitchen island is much more diverse than it might seem on the surface.
first glance. We will talk about the most interesting solutions in this article. Offers beautiful kitchens with an island and the best design ideas. Enjoy reading! nine0003 Photo from the source: pinterest.ru Countertop Cedar 7093/E Concrete
We select kitchen island dimensions correct
Kitchen island and dimensions kitchens are directly dependent on each other. If there is enough space large, you can afford to install a large rectangular island, which will be stretched along the entire kitchen set.
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If your house has a kitchen and the dining room are different rooms, the island can become a convenient haven for fast food lovers. nine0003 Photo from the source: behance.net Countertop Cedar 8345/1 Travertin gray
Large kitchen with the island is not only convenient, but also beautiful!
How to make an island in the kitchen if it small?
This question is asked many. We hasten to please you: a small kitchen with an island is real! However its dimensions, of course, will be more modest than in the first version, and the shape will not rectangular rather than square.
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Distance between the kitchen and the island
The ergonomics of the kitchen island, the distance from the kitchen to the island are also important questions. In order for you to be comfortable, it is necessary that it be equal, at least one metre. You should also keep this in mind when choosing the width of the island in the kitchen. nine0003 Photo source: myblogdeco.frTop top Cedar 7052/FL* Wotan Oak
Height islands in the kitchen
The height of the kitchen island is a rather individual thing. It all depends from your height. Choose a height so that you don't have to bend down or raise your arms while cooking. Usually the most comfortable tabletop height - 15 cm below the elbow.
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Kitchen an island with a dining area - it can be a full-fledged a dining area for several people or a place for quick snacks.
2. Bar rack - there are models of kitchen islands with additional raised tables. A couple of bar stools are attached to them - excellent an alternative to the kitchen table when it comes to gatherings with friends or quick snacks. nine0003 Photo source: femmeactuelle.frTop top Cedar 1046/soft Grey-beige Tabletop Cedar 3831/M Douglas light
3. Additional work surface - it provides maximum comfort when cooking, makes it possible to create a working triangle. And in such kitchens will be able to cook at the same time several human.
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Additional storage space - if the kitchen is not enough places to store utensils or products, such a decision will become a real salvation! And if the shelves are open, you can organize not just useful places storage, but also stylish. For example, place beautiful services on them, decor, bottles of wine, jars of jams, pickles or bulk products. Photo from the source: homeandinteriors.ruTable top Cedar 910/Br Obsidian brown nine0002 5. Territory to accommodate built-in appliances - click here fit freezer or small refrigerator. Also this is great place to place the oven. Photo from the source: myberghoff.ruTabletop Cedar 3255/M Cocobolo 6. Kitchen island as a means of zoning - if the layout of the kitchen with an island assumes that the room is one with the living room or dining room, then the island will become an excellent tool for separating the working area and the recreation area.
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20 kitchen ideas with island in a modern style
A kitchen with an island in a private house or apartment is an interesting decision! We have prepared a lot of ideas for you so that you can implement it. maximum success!
1. Smoothing the corners
An island without any sharp edges edges, and all corners are smooth will require less distance in order to get around it, which means it allows you to leave more space for the kitchen set. nine0003 Photo from the source: inrosstroy.ruTabletop Cedar 1110/S White Top Cedar 1021/Q Black
2. Spelling
Straight or corner kitchen with L-shaped island are definitely good options. But the letter "P" in this design promises where more storage space and work surface. Bar, cooking area, cabinets with dishes - all this will fit and once again prove that the ergonomics of a kitchen with an island very good! But remember that such a solution requires large spaces for incarnation.
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3. Ease in everything!
If you think that the island in the kitchen, whose design assumes a closed structure, looks too cumbersome, make shelves open. So the island will seem visually lighter.
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Island in the kitchen, photo which is presented below is a vivid example of how this design can become the center of attraction for all household members. Accent will help to emphasize this lighting. nine0003 Photo source: pinterest.ruTable top Cedar 7351/S STROMBOLI GRAY
5. Non-standard hood
island hob, do not forget about the hood. There are interesting design alternatives to standard hoods that look very heavy. For example, a chandelier hood.
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ruTabletop Cedar 111/1 White 6. Going beyond
Unusual combinations - something that you should not be afraid of, because the design of a kitchen with an island in a modern style is just welcome! As an example of this - a modern kitchen corner is expanding through the use of a long table in the style of the Victorian era or an island that contrasts with the color of the base colors of the interior. Suddenly? Yes! Beautifully? Undoubtedly!
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Kitchen island in shape crescent moon is a very multifunctional piece of furniture. From the outside, this dining area, and from the inside - a work surface. nine0003 Photo from source: charlesyorke.comToptop Cedar 1110/S White
8. Opposites attracted
Modern design models of a kitchen island often suggest contrasts in the materials of its execution.
For example, the base can be made of wood, and the countertop - from marble.
9. Prohibition
If you decide equip on the kitchen island both the hob and the sink, be sure provide good insulation so that moisture cannot get on the electrics.
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Marble is one of the most beautiful materials of the kitchen with an island in a modern style. Photo - explicit proof of that. Just see how it blends in with fruits, flowers, how appropriately highlights the kitchen island in space. nine0003 Photo source: behance.net Countertop Cedar 2347/soft Blanco Marble
11. Original square
For some reason accepted consider that the kitchen island should be exactly rectangular. We hasten to destroy this stereotype.
A kitchen set with a square-shaped island also looks very good. Everything will fit on it, and there will also be a place for decor!
This is very correct and practical. After all, if you cook on one level and dine on another, slightly raising the dining area, it will not get water and dirt. Maintaining comfort in the kitchen and cleanliness will be many times easier!
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In homes where there are dogs or cats, their bowls are often scattered throughout the kitchen. It doesn't look very nice, and it often gets in the way. underfoot - not practical and not ergonomic. Simple yet very elegant the solution is to place the bowls on the shelves of the kitchen island.
14. Kitchen with a window and an island
It is common to think that the interior of a kitchen with an island suggests that the latter is always located in the center of space. But about the importance good natural lighting should also not be forgotten. Therefore if you place this design closer to the window, the island will not be an island from this will stop, and you will get additional convenience. nine0003 Photo from source: mykaleidoscope.ruTabletop Cedar 5021/S Metallic
15. Metal island
Kitchen design with metal island in a private house or apartment - how often do you see such a solution? After all, it is considered that the main the material in this case is wood. However, metal is also appropriate here - this is practical and interesting looking.
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ruTabletop Cedar 811/1 Metallic nine0783 16. Kitchen island as an art object Since the island is the central figure in the kitchen, which always remains in sight, it can be turned into a real work of art art! For example, paint in some sudden color, you can even contrast.
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Continuing the theme of creating art objects in space suggests considering such an option as a kitchen island in the form of a single piece concrete - something akin to sculpture! nine0003 Photo from source: mebel-v-nsk.ruTabletop Cedar 2238/S Light Breccia
18. Mirror Island
Another non-trivial solution that allows you to create the most weightless design, which seems to dissolve in space.
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Smooth transition When the kitchen island flows from work area to dining area the table is convenient. nine0003 Photo source: salben.kzTabletop Cedar 1110/S White
20. Setting the accents
Even if you have chosen a kitchen project with an island, in which the latter is made in a completely neutral color, to revive the kitchen the interior will be helped by bar stools placed around it. More precisely, their upholstery. Make it bright, interesting, it will turn out very harmoniously!
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