The kitchen island is part of the room that provides an extra spot for meal preppingcookinggathering for casual meals or coffee breaksand even extra storage space. Aside from all its practical usesthe island can also serve as a decorative focal point of the room.
Your kitchen doesn't have to be large for you to incorporate an island either. Islands come in all shapes in sizeswhether you want an extra workspace you can move around on wheels or you want a large island with a breakfast bar.
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We've gathered our top kitchen island ideasfrom big to small and ones that fit any design home to help inspire your kitchen design.
The Best Kitchen Island Ideas
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Wide Plank Wood Island
Credit: Design by Emily Henderson / 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 woodand 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
Credit: 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
Credit: If you have a lot of kitchen space to work withwhy not go with a unique asymmetrical island? HereAmy Leferink of Interior Impressions made great use of this roomy two-tone kitchen with a large angled island. Irregularly shaped remnants of granitemarbleand quartz are often offered at a discounted pricewhich could potentially help you save money.
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Chic Black and White Design
Credit: A kitchen island can be just as functional as it is stylish. This high-endchic black and white island has everything you'd needfrom a sink with a beautiful antique brass faucet to open shelving for extra storage space.
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Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
Credit: Combine the old with the new by keeping a home's original elements but adding modern touches. This home originally belonged to the owner's grandparents. To make things more contemporarythey opened everything up with a new kitchen layout. They also updated the kitchen island with a coat of navy blue paintgiving it an instantly fresh appearance.
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Pop of Color in an All-White Kitchen
Credit: If you prefer a neutral kitchen design but still want some vibrancythe kitchen island is a great way to add that pop of color you're craving. Since the kitchen island is oftentimes the heart of the kitchenpainting it in a brighter hue than the rest of the cabinetry is an easybudget-friendly way to help it stand out from the rest of the space.
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Embellished Island
Credit: Color isn't the only way you can help make a kitchen island stand out. HereBlue Copper Design added decorative accent tiles to one side of this blue kitchen islandupgrading the space with just the right amount of visual appeal without it feeling overwhelming.
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A Refreshing Neutral Curved Island
Credit: Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
To keep with the bright and airy theme of the rest of the homethis neutral dining island boasts light wood slats and curved edges for a subtlesoft look. The rest of the furnishings are neutral to make everything cohesive. A burnt red leaf centerpiece is the perfect final touch that brings everything together beautifully.
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A Bubblegum Pink Kitchen Island
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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
Credit: Design by Velinda Hellen Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
If your kitchen is lacking pantry spacea kitchen island could be a good opportunity to create a makeshift pantry. This kitchen design by Velinda Hellen features a stunningspacious island with shelving to house containers of dry goods. Placing frequently used items in this area makes cooking quicker and easier. It also frees up storage space in your limited pantry.
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Cool Blue Coastal
Credit: In this coastal-inspired kitchenthe 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
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A kitchen island can provide much-needed extra prep spaceespecially in small ones with minimal countertop space. This homey kitchen features a tinyfarmhouse- kitchen island for food prep and dining for two. The oversized knit throw and faux fur furnishings bring an extra coziness.
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Beach-Inspired Design
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An oversized pendant light provides plenty of lighting right above this large kitchen island. This beach-inspired kitchen island has a curved design on one end with fluted detailing that designates the seating area. Matching wooden stools provide enough seating for the whole family.
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A Live Edge Bar Top FIX PHOTO/CREDIT
Credit: Devon Grace Interiors / Instagram
This kitchen island design by Devon Grace Interiors is the piece de resistance in this kitchen that's bold and daringyet cozy and welcoming with its timeless black theme and distinct wooden accents of the heightened countertop and stools.
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A Multipurpose Kitchen Island
Credit: The island is the main hub of this kitchen with a sinkshelving for keeping favorite cookbooks at handand low wooden stools for the family around the curved countertop.
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An Island and Dining Table in One
Credit: To differentiate the eating area from the prep and cook stationthis kitchen island has 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
Credit: 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 partthough? It comes with a wine cooler and wine bottle storage shelvingmaking it the perfect place for a wine break.
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Extra Countertop Space
Credit: Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
If you have a small kitchen island but want more room for prepyou 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 prepa quick morning breakfastor a place for a small gathering.
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A Place for Everyone
Credit: 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 Spot for Food Prep
Credit: With so many alluring elements in this kitchenfrom the stunning blue cabinetry to the black and white tile flooringthe island in this kitchen is kept simple with its open wrought iron framework and white marble top. Even though the design is simpleit'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 Kitchen Island replace link
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This kitchen features farmhouse elements from the floor to the ceilingincluding 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 Curved Accent Wall
Credit: 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 wallit 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
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Every part of this island is functionalfrom 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
Credit: Design by Christina Kim / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Even a small kitchen island can pack a lot of and function. In this kitchen designed by Christina Kimthe simpleblue 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
Credit: Design by Jessica Nelson Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki
What was once a smalldark 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 dining place 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
Credit: 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 richdark wood base creates a beautiful contrast with the white quartz countertopwhile the shelving is the perfect spot to store cookbooks for future meals.
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A Plethora of Drawers
Credit: 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- home.
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The Perfect Spot for a Home Office
Credit: Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
If you work from homethe kitchen island may be the only place for a makeshift home office. This kitchen island has everything you need to get your work donefrom comfortable chairs to outlets for all your devices. (Pluseasy access to food for those much needed snack breaks.)
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An Island With a Wine Cooler
Credit: Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
A kitchen island with plenty of seating and countertop space is a dreambut why not take it up a notch and add a wine cooler to the mix? This stunning island features a wine cooler on the endso 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
Credit: 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 burnersa griddleand plenty of seatingso the whole family can help with dinner.
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A Cohesive Design
Credit: To make this kitchen feel open and airythe 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
Credit: All the elements of this kitchen from the mismatched yet complementary cabinetry and island finish to the Carrara marble countertop— add an earthyvisually-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
Credit: Design by House of Chais / Renovation by Majestic Construction Engrg
This minimalistic kitchen islandmade 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
Credit: A kitchen backsplash isn't the only opportunity to incorporate patterns 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- stools add a captivating element without taking too much away from the patterned island.
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Pretty in Pink
Credit: House of Harvee / Instagram
If you plan on adding a custom kitchen islandthen the world is your oyster. Why not add a design to the island in your favorite color? HereHouse 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
Credit: Design by Blakely Interior Design / Photo by Andrea Pietrangeli
With seating for fivethis 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
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Separating Two Spaces
Credit: 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
Credit: 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
Credit: If you love the cleansimple look of a neutral design but want a subtle touch of colorsage green is a great color choice. HereBecca Interiors added a modest yet functional kitchen island in sage for some vibrance in this neutral kitchen.
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Calming Blue Hues
Credit: 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
Credit: To create different work zones in the kitchenthe range was placed at the end of this kitchen island. This allows for food preppingcookingand washing dishes to have their own space to create a better flowso multiple people can be in the kitchen at once.
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Fluted in Teal
Credit: 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 darkmoody 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
Credit: Not only is a patterned tile design on the island a creative additionbut it's easier to clean dirt and grime that may build up over time. In this kitchenFinding 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
Credit: 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 barbut 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
Credit: 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
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This nature-inspired kitchen features subtle nods to industrial 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
Credit: If a kitchen is small in sizean island can overcrowd it. To bring in more countertop and storage space without cluttering this cozy kitchenHome 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
Credit: 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
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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
Credit: Design by Domm Dot Com / Photo by Tyler Hooks
All the sleek black details in this kitchenfrom the pantry door to the bottom cabinetry and kitchen islandare 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
Credit: 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
Credit: Design by AE Designs / Photo by Madeline Tolle
The natural wood elements in this kitchen instantly warm up the spacefrom 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
Credit: 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
Credit: If you need that extra countertop space in your kitchen but don't have the budget for onedon'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
Credit: 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
Credit: 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
Credit: 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
Credit: 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 wayeverything in this kitchen lends a high— end feel to the kitchen.
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Rustic and Practical
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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- 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
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For a dramatic effectgold-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
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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-roundbut they especially add an extra festive touch around the holidays.
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Minimal White Kitchen Island
Credit: Minimal design can make a powerful statement. Herean all white kitchen is anchored but a large kitchen island with bar seating. The bar stool provide welcome contrast with black cushions. The whole aesthetic is sleek and polished.
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Tucked Away Open Shelving
Credit: Open shelving can be subtle. Heresmall shelves carved out in the sides of the kitchen island are the perfect spot for small kitchen items like mugs and bowls. An overhanging countertop also provides space to tuck away seatingkeeping walkways clear.
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Metalic Accents
Credit: You can't go wrong with metallic accents. These fabulous gold bar stools and the marble kitchen island add a pop of glam to this mostly neutral-toned kitchen.
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Large Island With Seating
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Statement Kitchen Island Decor
Credit: Adorn your kitchen island with large statement piecessuch as an oversized vase and floral stems. To balance it outadd a tray with kitchen essentials. Functional and stylish.
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Open Shelving And Drawers
Credit: Fashion your kitchen island to be multifunctional. Make it a hub for gathering with seating but also make plenty of room for cooking prep and storage by adding extra spacedrawersand shelving.
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Colorful Accents
Credit: Keep things bright and cheery with colorful accentssuch as a bouquet of flowers bursting with life. This works especially well on a white or black kitchen island. This allows all the colors to pop beautifully.
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Small Rustic Kitchen Island
Credit: Style your kitchen island to be rustic with a matte gray paintgold accentsand plenty of baby's breath. Add a rod to keep kitchen necessities like measuring cupscutting boardsand towels handy and to add extra .
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Plenty of Cooking Space
Credit: Install a kitchen island with a stove and enough room for prep spaceand you'll have a cook's dream. When not being used to prepare meals your island top with traysbowlsand greenery for a homey feel.
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Neutral and Cozy Kitchen Island
Credit: This neutral kitchen island is seriously cozy. Plenty of soft seating with enough space to comfortably dine or enjoy a drink. Pendant lighting above the island anchors the space perfectly.
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Beach-y Kitchen Island
Credit: Bring the ambiance of the beach to your kitchen with neutral materialstextureand rattan seating. Add in some greenery in light clay vases and you're set.
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Dining For Two
Credit: For smaller spacescreate a spot for two-person dining with a smaller kitchen island. Compact stools with coordinating colors to the rest of the kitchen make the space feel intentional and cohesive. Two perfectly placed pendant lights add beautiful mood lighting.
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Gray Tones and Wood
Credit: Gray and wood goes together seamlessly. Herelow-profile wood stools are neatly tucked away with an overarching kitchen island. The decor-free stays with the tidy look.
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Irregular Kitchen Island
Credit: Work with the size and shape of your kitchen by creating a custom shaped kitchen island. Herean irregularly-shaped kitchen island adds function and to a smaller kitchen.
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Black Kitchen Island With White Counters
Credit: Black and white is classic and timeless. Gold accents in the form of hardware? Perfection. Adding texture with whicker chairs keeps everything visually interesting.
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Multifunctional Kitchen Island
Credit: Rememberfunctional can still be stylish. Just look at this multifunctional kitchen island with a sinkprep spaceand room to eat (or peer on as someone else does the cooking).
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Large Square Kitchen Island
Credit: Kitchen islands don't have to just be rectangular in shape. Herea large square kitchen island provides plenty of space for entertainingfood prepand functional decor. A large statement light above the island highlights the space.
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Wood Kitchen Island
Credit: Coordinating wood bar chairs with a matching kitchen island base feels rustic and cohesive. A marble backsplash and white cabinetry brightens up the space and makes the kitchen feel open and airy.
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Marble Countertop Kitchen Island
Credit: This airy kitchen is anchored beautifully by the marble kitchen island. Light rattan chairs pair perfectlywith the chair's black base adding necessary contrast to the room. The large statement branches at the center of the island ties everything together.
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Modern and Glam
Credit: Blackgoldand marble screams modern and glam. The gold accents such as the overhead pendant lights add a burst of luxe while the black marble countertops keeps everything polished and dramatic.
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Simply Styled Kitchen Island
Credit: When it comes to styling your kitchen islandsometimesless really is more. Herea simple wooden stand houses a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a jar. It looks intentional and stylish.
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Black and White Kitchen Island
Credit: This black and white kitchen island makes a powerful statement. The countertop matches the backsplash for a seamless look. Gold accents throughout the rest of the kitchen adds beautiful contrast and a hint of glam.
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Airy Kitchen Island
Credit: This kitchen island is airy and open thanks to the minimal stylinglight-colored kitchen island with coordinating kitchen cabinetryand rattan bar stools. The lemons on the kitchen island add a welcome pop of color.
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Moody and Airy Kitchen
Credit: Design by Light and Dwell / Photo by Amy Bartlam
This kitchen is moody meets airy. The black base of the kitchen island really grounds the space while the cool-toned whites and grays brighten things up but still feel dramatic.
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Blue and Marble Kitchen Island
Credit: This blue and marble kitchen island is stunning. It has plenty of space for food prepa sinkand even a wine fridge for happy hour. An elevated counter at the end of the island leaves room for designated seating.
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Waterfall Kitchen Island
Credit: How stunning is this waterfall kitchen island? The green stone creates a cohesive look with the green-grey kitchen cabinets. The statement lighting adds a pop of mod.
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Kitchen Island With Shelving
Credit: This kitchen island has extra storage underneath one end of the island which is the perfect spot for keeping kitchen essentials or a spot to keep any tabletop decor
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Marble and Wood Kitchen Island
Credit: This kitchen island is modern meets rustic. The waterfall shape of the kitchen island in marble coupled with a wood slat backsplash and coordinating wooden bar stools comes together beautifully.
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Light Turquoise Kitchen Island
Credit: This turquoise kitchen island is breezy and beautiful. The white marble countertops and the light wood chairs bring in a beach-y feel. The lantern pendant lighting pulls everything together.
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Kitchen Island Perfect for Entertaining
Credit: The setup of this kitchen is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen island is close to the kitchen tablemaking it easy to socialize. Comfy bar stool seating is a must and creates a cozy ambiance. A light-colored kitchen island adds beautiful contrast against the dark kitchen table.
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Tiled Kitchen Island Base
Credit: This tiled kitchen island screams 1970s mod.
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Kitchen Island With Green Tiles
Credit: The green tiles in the footwell add an extra focal point in the room and mirror the tiles in the backsplash. The round light fixtures provide contrast to the many edges of the tiles.
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Kitchen Island With Moroccan Backsplash
Credit: Add some international flair with a Moroccan- backsplash and island footwell. There are lots of peel and stick options out there if you prefer a temporary look or more affordable choice.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Credit: There's room for everybody at the farmhouse- island in this kitchen. With six chairsand still plenty of prep space for cookingthe island really makes the kitchen the heart of the home.
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Two Kitchen Islands
Credit: Go for two kitchen islands and give each their own purpose. One has a sink directly across from the stoveperfect for prep and cookingwhile the other has tons of storagemaking it ideal as a serving and hosting spot.
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Contrasting Wood Kitchen Island
Credit: In a fully white kitchenthis wooden island grounds the space and adds a homey feel. The molding in the drawers is mirrored along the sides of the island.
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Extra Sink in the Island
Credit: The kitchen's primary sink is a deep farmhouse one with plenty of room for dishes. The secondary sink in the island is close to the stoveoffering an extra spot to dump out pasta water from the adjacent stovetop or quickly fill a glass of water without disturbing the chef.
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Wide Waterfall Island
Credit: Choosing a waterfall kitchen island that's wide and deep ensures it will be the star of the showno matter what else is going on in the space. The floor to ceiling windows or cabinets with tempered glass could've easily taken the spotlight in this kitchenbut the dominating size of the waterfall island helps it take centerstage.
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Dark Kitchen Island
Credit: When the rest of the kitchen is painted white and accented with white marble and tilinga blonde wood and black-topped island provide a good visual counterbalance. The color of the flooring and island's sides go together nicely.
What is the best kitchen island layout?
The place best to put a kitchen island is at the center of the kitchenbut be sure to consider the layout and size of your kitchen before you make your final decision. If you cook a lotplace the island adjacent to the stove and prep areas to make cooking more efficient. Placing it near a sink will give you easy access to waterwhich will also help with cooking.
If you have an open-plan layoutyou can place the island between rooms to act as a divider while still keeping a nice flow through the house.
Is it easier to buy a kitchen island or build one?
If you have woodworking skills and the timebuilding a kitchen island might be a better option. You can customize the size and features to get exactly what you want and need. Howeverit requires a higher skill level than a lot of other household projects. Buying an island is more convenientthe pricing is more straightforwardand you can find budget-friendly options.
If you have specific needs and a unique design in mindyou can DIY the kitchen island. Otherwisewe recommend shopping for an island and finding one that fits your budget.