These stylish kitchen islands will instantly boost your kitchen’s surface space and functionality.
Your kitchen island should not only be beautiful, but it should be functional as well.
They can be removed when the little ones get older and can manage bar stools.
Photo:John Hall
Double-Sink Kitchen Island
This modern farmhouse kitchen’s showstopping piece is its massive dual-sink island.
“The island end piece is a fumed oak with a four-inch thick random mix walnut chop-block countertop.”
And the functionality doesn’t end with the double sinks.
Laure Joliet
This kitchen island design also has a clever wine refrigerator underneath, providing a luxe detail.
Colorful Kitchen Island
Don’t be afraid to add color to your kitchen.
We also added hidden cabinet storage in the island to stash items that aren’t used as much."
Sarah Sweeney
“There is enough room for meal prep, a snack, and homework all at once.”
This kitchen island becomes a multifunctional space everyone can gather around, which makes for more relaxed family time.
Or, for an adult-friendly option, make it a wine fridge to properly store vintages.
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“They are designed to work well in traditional and contemporary kitchens as well as open-plan living spaces.”
Long Kitchen Island
A kitchen with a tricky layout calls for some creativitywithout forgetting about functionality.
Underneath, there’s room for a dishwasher and plenty of cabinetry to stash cookware or dishes.
John Hall
“To do this, we elevated a portion of the island to create a bar height countertop.”
(And we love the fun green hue.)
Unique Shaped Kitchen Island
Skip the typical square or rectangular island and go for a unique shape.
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This is a great way to customize the island to your available kitchen space and your needs.
Multi-Surface Island
Using different materials on different parts of the island creates sections for prep vs. dining.
L-Shaped Kitchen Island
An L-shaped island can allow you to easily use different sections for different tasks.
Thomas Kuoh
you might prep food on one side and serve and dine on the other.
If your space is extra narrow, consider a peninsula island instead.
Instead, try positioning a seating area at the end of the island.
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Here, designer Abbie Naber ofA.
When planning out your kitchen island, consider useful (and easy!)
additions, like towel rods or toe kicks, to add more flexibility.
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Case in point: This compact antique workspace, seen in a kitchen by Whitney Romanoff ofMeet West Design.
And, oftentimes, that comes down to a scheme that combines both form and function.
Love to chat over a glass of wine while you prep nightly dinner?
Lesley Unruh
Here’s how to get it done.
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