Kitchen Guides
40 Gorgeous Kitchen Islands
The kitchen island has become a staple in modern homes and indispensable when it comes to entertaining
Feast your eyes on good-looking and practical islands from around the globe.
2. Location: Singapore
Designer: Sync Interior
Features
Classic narrow island has a waterfall edge and smart dining function.
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Designer: Sync Interior
Features
Classic narrow island has a waterfall edge and smart dining function.
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3. Location: Singapore
Designer: Studio FortyFour
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Delicate curves on this elegant island match the wall arch.
Designer: Studio FortyFour
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Delicate curves on this elegant island match the wall arch.
4. Location: Singapore
Designer: Designed Design Associates
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The dark counter top of this kitchen island makes a statement against the timber.
Designer: Designed Design Associates
Features
The dark counter top of this kitchen island makes a statement against the timber.
5. Location: Singapore
Designer: Architology
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Mixed materials of marble and timber create a kitchen island that is also a dining station.
Designer: Architology
Features
Mixed materials of marble and timber create a kitchen island that is also a dining station.
6. Location: Singapore
Designer: Sync Interior
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A substantial statement created from concrete.
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Designer: Sync Interior
Features
A substantial statement created from concrete.
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7. Location: Singapore
Designer: Free Space Intent
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Slim lines give a galley feel with this island.
Designer: Free Space Intent
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Slim lines give a galley feel with this island.
8. Location: Singapore
Designer: JDC interior
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Marvellous marble makes a statement in minimalism.
Designer: JDC interior
Features
Marvellous marble makes a statement in minimalism.
9. Location: London, UK
Features
Honed stone with an induction cooktop creates a contrast to the all-white bank of cabinets.
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Honed stone with an induction cooktop creates a contrast to the all-white bank of cabinets.
10. Location: Singapore
Designer: Distinct Identity
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Dark timber with blue accents is used to morph this kitchen island into a dining table.
Designer: Distinct Identity
Features
Dark timber with blue accents is used to morph this kitchen island into a dining table.
11. Location: Dallas, USA
Features
Scandinavian vibes in minimalist timber.
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Scandinavian vibes in minimalist timber.
12. Location: Singapore
Designer: Country Concept
Features
Country accents abound in this cosy cook space.
Designer: Country Concept
Features
Country accents abound in this cosy cook space.
13. Location: Singapore
Designer: Blum SEA
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A multi-purpose island with seating and open storage.
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Designer: Blum SEA
Features
A multi-purpose island with seating and open storage.
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14. Location: Kobe, Japan
Features
A moveable kitchen island that in an open-concept kitchen.
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A moveable kitchen island that in an open-concept kitchen.
15. Location: Singapore
Designer: The Scientist
Features
A great big island with a sink and good-looking storage all around.
Designer: The Scientist
Features
A great big island with a sink and good-looking storage all around.
16. Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Long and lean with plenty of storage.
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Long and lean with plenty of storage.
18. Location: Hobart, Australia
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A monochrome mix of black and white with a sink.
Features
A monochrome mix of black and white with a sink.
19. Location: Bali, Indonesia
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An interesting decorative end on this island. Could it be for standing up large paintings?
Features
An interesting decorative end on this island. Could it be for standing up large paintings?
20. Location: Adelaide, Australia
Features
A sink, storage and somewhere to sit.
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A sink, storage and somewhere to sit.
21. Location: Singapore
Designer: Distinct Identity
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Pops of colour, timber and metal with an industrial spin in this peninsula.
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Designer: Distinct Identity
Features
Pops of colour, timber and metal with an industrial spin in this peninsula.
Learn how to embrace industrial decor
22. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Features
The table end of this island allows more light through.
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The table end of this island allows more light through.
23. Location: Singapore
Designer: Country Concept
Features
An island that has become the central focus in this family kitchen.
Designer: Country Concept
Features
An island that has become the central focus in this family kitchen.
24. Location: Bangalow, Australia
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A rustic table that also works as a kitchen island.
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A rustic table that also works as a kitchen island.
25. Location: Bali, Indonesia
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Concrete for a ‘kampung’ resort vibe.
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Concrete for a ‘kampung’ resort vibe.
26. Location: Melbourne, Australia
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An L-shaped island that works in a timber table for casual meals.
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An L-shaped island that works in a timber table for casual meals.
28. Location: Los Angeles, USA
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Hefty gold accents make everything look more luxe.
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Hefty gold accents make everything look more luxe.
30. Location: Brisbane, Australia
Features
The soaring ceiling is emphasised by the continuation of the timber grain from island to cabinet to wall panelling.
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The soaring ceiling is emphasised by the continuation of the timber grain from island to cabinet to wall panelling.
31. Location: Singapore
Designer: Architology
Features
Front front, handle-free cabinets and a built-in microwave.
Designer: Architology
Features
Front front, handle-free cabinets and a built-in microwave.
32. Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Features
This floating kitchen island has a monumental, but minimalist vibe.
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This floating kitchen island has a monumental, but minimalist vibe.
33. Location: North Carolina, USA
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Tonnes of textures create a warm and homey feel.
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Tonnes of textures create a warm and homey feel.
34. Location: San Francisco, USA
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The lovely arched entry is matched by the arches at the bottom of the island.
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The lovely arched entry is matched by the arches at the bottom of the island.
35. Location: Brooksville, USA
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Chandeliers over the island is an extremely lavish move.
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Chandeliers over the island is an extremely lavish move.
36. Location: Sacramento, USA
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Graphic cement tiles draw attention to this island.
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Graphic cement tiles draw attention to this island.
37. Location: Grand Rapids, USA
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Lovely lemon yellow adds a pop of colour.
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Lovely lemon yellow adds a pop of colour.
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38. Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Stunning and exotic woodgrain.
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Stunning and exotic woodgrain.
39. Location: Fort Myers, USA
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A built-in banquet perfectly blends dining and food prep.
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A built-in banquet perfectly blends dining and food prep.
40. Location: Melbourne, Australia
Features
An island that is party-read.
Read more:
5 Ways a Kitchen Island Can Be More Than an Island
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Features
An island that is party-read.
Read more:
5 Ways a Kitchen Island Can Be More Than an Island
Tell us:
Which one do you like? Tell us in the Comments below.
Designer: Architology
Features
A massive slab of marble that’s seamlessly matched makes this island look like a piece of sculpture.