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10 Knockout Kitchen Island Designs
For design inspiration, consider this collection of kitchen islands in a range of styles and configurations
The island is the centrepiece of many kitchens. It’s a place where you can sip your morning coffee, eat a casual lunch and gather in the evening with family and friends. A kitchen island also provides ample opportunity to showcase your style. Selecting the right configuration, materials, seating and lighting for your island can go a long way toward making your kitchen look its very best. Take a look at the following 10 kitchen island photos recently uploaded to Houzz and let us know in the Comments which one knocks you out.
2. Warm and woodsy
A variety of wood tones in this Boston kitchen by Eleven Interiors creates a warm, welcoming vibe. The cabinets and island base are clean-lined and contemporary, while the lacquered wood island countertop leans more rustic.
Other standouts of the space include the midcentury-inspired counter stools, glass globe pendant lights and riveted copper range hood.
A variety of wood tones in this Boston kitchen by Eleven Interiors creates a warm, welcoming vibe. The cabinets and island base are clean-lined and contemporary, while the lacquered wood island countertop leans more rustic.
Other standouts of the space include the midcentury-inspired counter stools, glass globe pendant lights and riveted copper range hood.
3. Midcentury magic
The island in this midcentury-style kitchen in Austin, Texas, helps ground the space. While the gas range and refrigerator feature an energetic shade of blue, the wood-panelled island base is painted a warm, comforting shade.
Midcentury-style wood-and-brass pendant lights, a sleek concrete floor and floating shelves complete the retro scene by QuarterLab Design Build.
The island in this midcentury-style kitchen in Austin, Texas, helps ground the space. While the gas range and refrigerator feature an energetic shade of blue, the wood-panelled island base is painted a warm, comforting shade.
Midcentury-style wood-and-brass pendant lights, a sleek concrete floor and floating shelves complete the retro scene by QuarterLab Design Build.
4. Cool concrete
The sculptural concrete island in this kitchen designed by Collette Ward Interiors is clearly the star of the space. But this kitchen in Ireland also includes a bold backdrop of black cabinets and a bright orange feature wall that demand attention.
The sculptural concrete island in this kitchen designed by Collette Ward Interiors is clearly the star of the space. But this kitchen in Ireland also includes a bold backdrop of black cabinets and a bright orange feature wall that demand attention.
5. Terrific teal
There’s lots to love about this San Francisco kitchen designed by Landed Interiors & Homes. The backsplash of bright yellow zellige tile, the cream-toned panelled cabinets and the brass hardware and fixtures are among the highlights.
The kitchen island features a base covered in vertical shiplap painted a terrific shade of teal and a marble countertop, which together balance the space to a tee.
There’s lots to love about this San Francisco kitchen designed by Landed Interiors & Homes. The backsplash of bright yellow zellige tile, the cream-toned panelled cabinets and the brass hardware and fixtures are among the highlights.
The kitchen island features a base covered in vertical shiplap painted a terrific shade of teal and a marble countertop, which together balance the space to a tee.
6. Classic charmer
If you’re a fan of more traditional design, this Dallas kitchen by Haus of Blaylock might be for you. A pair of grand crystal chandeliers above the island makes a dramatic statement.
The island base includes multiple cabinets for extra storage. Six counter stools covered in blue-and-white checkered fabric visually connect to the serving platter hung above the range.
If you’re a fan of more traditional design, this Dallas kitchen by Haus of Blaylock might be for you. A pair of grand crystal chandeliers above the island makes a dramatic statement.
The island base includes multiple cabinets for extra storage. Six counter stools covered in blue-and-white checkered fabric visually connect to the serving platter hung above the range.
7. Tantalising tile
The team at Peter Schaad Design Studio covered the island in this Melbourne, Australia, kitchen in a mosaic of hand-painted tile that adds instant character to the space. A trio of perforated copper pendant lights above the island provides another eclectic touch.
The team at Peter Schaad Design Studio covered the island in this Melbourne, Australia, kitchen in a mosaic of hand-painted tile that adds instant character to the space. A trio of perforated copper pendant lights above the island provides another eclectic touch.
8. Book and wine club
The multifunctional island in this London kitchen designed by Sarah Mailer Design includes a built-in wine refrigerator and a large open cubby for storing cookbooks. The design team painted the island base navy blue to provide strong contrast to the light gray perimeter cabinets.
The multifunctional island in this London kitchen designed by Sarah Mailer Design includes a built-in wine refrigerator and a large open cubby for storing cookbooks. The design team painted the island base navy blue to provide strong contrast to the light gray perimeter cabinets.
9. Stylish slats
The team at Enigma Design in Ireland covered the right half of the island base in vertical wood slats that visually connect to the slatted perimeter cabinet on the back wall. The kitchen also includes a trio of metal cage pendant lights above the island that reinforce the vertical lines of the space.
The team at Enigma Design in Ireland covered the right half of the island base in vertical wood slats that visually connect to the slatted perimeter cabinet on the back wall. The kitchen also includes a trio of metal cage pendant lights above the island that reinforce the vertical lines of the space.
10. Bronze and bold
The team at Hanset Metal Fabricators custom-designed the dramatic island for this stylish Portland, Oregon, kitchen. It features a marble countertop and a stained wood base and shelves.
The base of the island is outlined in polished bronze. The warm metal is picked up throughout the kitchen, including in the counter stools, lighting, range hood and custom shelving units also built by the team at Hanset.
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Tell us:
Which design did you like the best. Share in comments below.
The team at Hanset Metal Fabricators custom-designed the dramatic island for this stylish Portland, Oregon, kitchen. It features a marble countertop and a stained wood base and shelves.
The base of the island is outlined in polished bronze. The warm metal is picked up throughout the kitchen, including in the counter stools, lighting, range hood and custom shelving units also built by the team at Hanset.
Read more:
How to Convert a Conventional Kitchen Into a Semi-Modular Kitchen
Is an Open Kitchen Layout Right for Indian Homes?
Tell us:
Which design did you like the best. Share in comments below.
This kitchen in Melbourne, Australia, designed by the team at Heartly is a case study in contrast. The ebony cabinets and island base stand out starkly against the white countertops and marble backsplash.
A sleek, linear brass light fixture above the island adds a touch of glam. And the bold blue counter stools provide a pop of color in the otherwise black-and-white space.
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