125 Awesome Kitchen Island Design Ideas

reclaimed wood could add an interesting touch to your kitchen isle

reclaimed wood could add an interesting touch to your kitchen isle

There are plenty of problems a kitchen island could solve. It can easily add some style to your kitchen or provide additional storage, extra seating area or help to separate your cooking area. Nowadays, more than 50% of people think it’s must-have. Even small kitchens could benefit a lot if you install a smart kitchen island there.

Before ordering or building an island you need to decide few things. First of all, you need to choose its style. Would this style much or would it in contrast with your kitchen’s design. For example, you can add a rustic looking kitchen island to a modern kitchen and it would become its focal point. Alternatively, you can simply use the same cabinets and the same countertop for a more similar look.

Next, you need to decide what your kitchen need and how you can enhance it. Maybe you need additional storage space or may be extra dining area is required. The island would occupy lots of floor space so you need to be careful when choosing its functionality. Besides, you need to make sure it would fit in your kitchen. Usually, it’s placed in the center of an enclosed kitchen and there should be about 35-50 inches between the island and other cabinets and tables. Although sometimes you can place a dining table near one of its sides to save some space. In our gallery, you’ll see a lot of awesome ideas for different situations. Besides, you’ll also find several interesting DIY kitchen islands that might inspire you to build your own by yourself.

You’ll find that the most popular kitchen islands types are:

  • With a seating area.
  • With built-in appliances.
  • With aditional storage cabinets or open shelves.
  • Rolling kitchen islands that you can move when necessary.
  • Those that features an unique design. That could be islands made of pallets, of old windows, and even those that have aquariums inside them.

For even more unique designs we have another interesting roundup.

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modern kitchen island could provide enough storage space for cookbooks and food magazines

modern kitchen island could provide enough storage space for cookbooks and food magazines

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contemporary kitchen island with a very interesting shape could easily be build with wood sraps

contemporary kitchen island with a very interesting shape could easily be build with wood sraps

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could you imagine that a kitchen island could have an aquarium inside it

could you imagine that a kitchen island could have an aquarium inside it

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a kitchen island could be made of shipping pallets and other wood scraps

a kitchen island could be made of shipping pallets and other wood scraps

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round kitchen island is much more interesting choice than a standard rectangular one

round kitchen island is much more interesting choice than a standard rectangular one

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an island is a perfect object to mix old and new in your kitchen

an island is a perfect object to mix old and new in your kitchen

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an unqiue kitchen design from old windows

an unqiue kitchen design from old windows

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open shelving island provides lots of space for displaying silverware

open shelving island provides lots of space for displaying silverware

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beatuiful kitchen island design idea with removeable wood dovetail boxes

beatuiful kitchen island design idea with removeable wood dovetail boxes

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beautiful gray kitchen island design with shelves on the end for books and ceramic

beautiful gray kitchen island design with shelves on the end for books and ceramic

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bold dark kitchen deisgn with black cabinetry and white countertops looks well combined with a island with a natural stone coutnertop

bold dark kitchen deisgn with black cabinetry and white countertops looks well combined with a island with a natural stone coutnertop

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deep green bottom and white top looks extremly well together

deep green bottom and white top looks extremly well together

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kinda creative island that looks really old and weathered

kinda creative island that looks really old and weathered

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Marble strip mosaics looks gorgeous on this kitchen island and breakfast corner with lighting looks quite original

Marble strip mosaics looks gorgeous on this kitchen island and breakfast corner with lighting looks quite original

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natural pine wood is a great way to warm up your kitchen

natural pine wood is a great way to warm up your kitchen

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reclaimed wood is a perfect material to build a gorgeous kitchen island that would become a focal point of any ktichen

reclaimed wood is a perfect material to build a gorgeous kitchen island that would become a focal point of any ktichen

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If all your life you was a Lego fan then here is an idea for your next DIY project!

If all your life you was a Lego fan then here is an idea for your next DIY project!

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rustic looking kitchen island with storage crates

rustic looking kitchen island with storage crates

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this is definitely a contemporary multi-purpose island, which is fitted with appliances, masses of storage, a place to sit and eat breakfast

this is definitely a contemporary multi-purpose island, which is fitted with appliances, masses of storage, a place to sit and eat breakfast

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two traditional kitchen islands provide lots of storage and space for a built-in oven

two traditional kitchen islands provide lots of storage and space for a built-in oven

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you can build a kitchen island from wood pallets and a butchter coutertop

you can build a kitchen island from wood pallets and a butchter coutertop

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you can simply build a kithen island from pine like a dining table just a little bit taller

you can simply build a kithen island from pine like a dining table just a little bit taller

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Large gorgeous kitchen island with gray wood support and white marble countertop. It's perfect for dining thanks to its size and an additional shelf in the middle where you could put plates with main dishes.

Large gorgeous kitchen island with gray wood support and white marble countertop. It's perfect for dining thanks to its size and an additional shelf in the middle where you could put plates with main dishes.

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One more great example of marble coutertop and black cabinets that act as support. Vintage chairs and industrial pendant lights only add some charm to it.

One more great example of marble coutertop and black cabinets that act as support. Vintage chairs and industrial pendant lights only add some charm to it.

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On this kitchen an island acts as the main cooking area with a cooktop and a cooking hood above it. It also provide some open storage to keep thinks on hand during dinners.

On this kitchen an island acts as the main cooking area with a cooktop and a cooking hood above it. It also provide some open storage to keep thinks on hand during dinners.

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This is a really smart solution for any kitchen. A vintage looking tall table on casters. It can easily moved anywhere you like. You can use it as an additional dining surface or as for food  prep.

This is a really smart solution for any kitchen. A vintage looking tall table on casters. It can easily moved anywhere you like. You can use it as an additional dining surface or as for food prep.

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This is an interesting solution to combine an island with a dining table as functionally as visually.

This is an interesting solution to combine an island with a dining table as functionally as visually.

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If your kitchen is really spacious it's probably a good idea to have two islands for different purposes.

If your kitchen is really spacious it's probably a good idea to have two islands for different purposes.

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Long kitchen islands provide lots of space for eating. Great for large family breakfasts!

Long kitchen islands provide lots of space for eating. Great for large family breakfasts!

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If you think a kitchen island is always bulky, just check this minimalist solution. Table-like support and a stone countertop have a very sophisticated and airy look.

If you think a kitchen island is always bulky, just check this minimalist solution. Table-like support and a stone countertop have a very sophisticated and airy look.

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A kitchen island should have the same shape as your kitchen. It's much more practical this way.

A kitchen island should have the same shape as your kitchen. It's much more practical this way.

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Open shelving in a kitchen island is perfect way to have things on hand. Recipe books or even some salad bowls could fit there.

Open shelving in a kitchen island is perfect way to have things on hand. Recipe books or even some salad bowls could fit there.

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A kitchen island with storage could provide so much space that you might even use less cabinets around the room.

A kitchen island with storage could provide so much space that you might even use less cabinets around the room.

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If your kitchen is really spacious that you island should be quite large. Otherwise it would look silly there.

If your kitchen is really spacious that you island should be quite large. Otherwise it would look silly there.

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Whitewashed wood is perfect for shabby chic interiors but works great in traditional ones too.

Whitewashed wood is perfect for shabby chic interiors but works great in traditional ones too.

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Don't forget that pendant lights is the best way to highlight your awesome kitchen island.

Don't forget that pendant lights is the best way to highlight your awesome kitchen island.

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This island is a great for a wine lover. You can keep lots of bottles on hand without building a fully functional wine cellar.

This island is a great for a wine lover. You can keep lots of bottles on hand without building a fully functional wine cellar.

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Natural wood is one of the best materials for a kitchen island. Just don't forget to add a durable countertop.

Natural wood is one of the best materials for a kitchen island. Just don't forget to add a durable countertop.

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Nowadays you can find kitchen islands in really interesting shapes like half circle or half moon.

Nowadays you can find kitchen islands in really interesting shapes like half circle or half moon.

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You can separate a long kitchen island into several zones: one for cooking, one for dining and one for storage.

You can separate a long kitchen island into several zones: one for cooking, one for dining and one for storage.

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Transparent doors could make a kitchen island cabinets looks less massive.

Transparent doors could make a kitchen island cabinets looks less massive.

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A butcher block island is a quite stylish solution for traditional kitchens.

A butcher block island is a quite stylish solution for traditional kitchens.

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this is probably the longest kitchen island in the world

this is probably the longest kitchen island in the world

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By combining several kitchen cabinets with two dining tables you can build a really functional kitchen island.

By combining several kitchen cabinets with two dining tables you can build a really functional kitchen island.

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You can make a permanent cooking board on your kitchen island. Natural wood is perfect for it because it also looks great.

You can make a permanent cooking board on your kitchen island. Natural wood is perfect for it because it also looks great.

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Use the same glass door design as your upper cabinets have for your kitchen island and it would fit your kitchen well.

Use the same glass door design as your upper cabinets have for your kitchen island and it would fit your kitchen well.

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When you have a really big kitchen island you definitely need to make a seating area.

When you have a really big kitchen island you definitely need to make a seating area.

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You can even make it like a real dining area.

You can even make it like a real dining area.

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Some kitchen islands are so compact that you can only fit a cooking top there. They are still quite practical.

Some kitchen islands are so compact that you can only fit a cooking top there. They are still quite practical.

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Red brick coutertop would definitely add a color splash to a kitchen's design.

Red brick coutertop would definitely add a color splash to a kitchen's design.

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Stainless steel is also a way to go designing a kitchen island.

Stainless steel is also a way to go designing a kitchen island.

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Bright blue kitchen island is a perfect color splash to any kitchen.

Bright blue kitchen island is a perfect color splash to any kitchen.

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Purple support and light wood butcher block looks quite good together.

Purple support and light wood butcher block looks quite good together.

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Ultra modern kitchen island should definitely be glossy. If it's also white it's even better.

Ultra modern kitchen island should definitely be glossy. If it's also white it's even better.

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All-white kitchen island would look less massive then some dark counterparts.

All-white kitchen island would look less massive then some dark counterparts.

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a kitchen island could easily provide dining space for four people

a kitchen island could easily provide dining space for four people

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Shiny white bottom looks perfect with light wood countertop.

Shiny white bottom looks perfect with light wood countertop.

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The easiest way to design a black and white kitchen island is to use black cabinets with white marble countertop.

The easiest way to design a black and white kitchen island is to use black cabinets with white marble countertop.

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Bright orange cabinetry would be a "happy" addition to any modern kitchen.

Bright orange cabinetry would be a "happy" addition to any modern kitchen.

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Black stone countertop with white cabinets is a more practical solution for a black kitchen.

Black stone countertop with white cabinets is a more practical solution for a black kitchen.

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Kitchen islands with dining areas are quite popular nowadays. They solve several problems at once. Btw, cold gray looks great with warm beige.

Kitchen islands with dining areas are quite popular nowadays. They solve several problems at once. Btw, cold gray looks great with warm beige.

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Placing a dining table right to the island's side is q utie popular solution for quick dinners. You won't need to carry all your food to a dining room.

Placing a dining table right to the island's side is q utie popular solution for quick dinners. You won't need to carry all your food to a dining room.

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Turquoise is a great color choice that works especially well with dark wood.

Turquoise is a great color choice that works especially well with dark wood.

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colorful diy kitchen island from pallet boards

colorful diy kitchen island from pallet boards

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You can use tall cabinets with glass doors if you want to separate your dining area from a cooking area.

You can use tall cabinets with glass doors if you want to separate your dining area from a cooking area.

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Black and white kitchen isles could work as in modern as in timeless kitchen designs.

Black and white kitchen isles could work as in modern as in timeless kitchen designs.

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a handless kitchen island with an interesting dining area solution where you can use standard kitchen chairs

a handless kitchen island with an interesting dining area solution where you can use standard kitchen chairs

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The simplest way to design a kitchen isle is simply to use the same cabinets as you're using  for other kitchen parts.

The simplest way to design a kitchen isle is simply to use the same cabinets as you're using for other kitchen parts.

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Natural wood is as good material choice as any other.

Natural wood is as good material choice as any other.

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This is what could make an interior of any kitchen more fun. A colorful island without storage cabinets would work even on small kitchens.

This is what could make an interior of any kitchen more fun. A colorful island without storage cabinets would work even on small kitchens.

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This is how smart kitchen islands could be. This one could serve as a cooking  board and have a trash bin inside it. Great for peeling and cutting vegetables!

This is how smart kitchen islands could be. This one could serve as a cooking board and have a trash bin inside it. Great for peeling and cutting vegetables!