As stylish as they are functional, a kitchen island is an attractive focal-point that can be customised according to the size and style of your kitchen – as well as your budget. Here are some ideas to make it your own.
Go for contrasting colours: Create a lively kitchen space by painting your kitchen island a vivid colour like fresh, lemony yellow, energising green or fire engine red. This will give your kitchen another dimension using contrasting colours.
Try a non-traditional island: An antique-style desk can be used as a kitchen island to give it a period feel. A small farmhouse style island in a corner of the kitchen will keep your kitchen cozy. These additions are well suited for dainty little kitchens that don’t need extravagant pieces of furniture.
Complement with unique seating: The chairs or seating arrangements you select help to characterise the mood of the kitchen. Bold bar stools can be used to add a harder metallic edge to the kitchen, making it a great space for cocktails or snacks. Wooden stools will give the space a more casual, laid-back feel.
Repurpose: Convert a dresser, table or desk into your very own kitchen island. The extra storage compartments will provide ample storage space. With a fresh coat of paint, and the addition of wood panels and a towel bar on the side, the piece will transform into a one-of-a-kind kitchen island.
Consider this: Whilst functionality is key, make sure you put additional thought into what hangs above your island. Draw extra attention to your island with unique light fixtures, or a copper pot and pan collection hanging above it.
A few of our favourite kitchen islands…
A dream to cook in, this stylishly modern kitchen was produced by Spotlight Kitchens and Interiors. Featuring 100mm fabricated Vicostone Arctic Snow and 12mm Neolith Cement worktops, it has been highlighted with high-gloss panels, Vogue glass doors and Hettich soft-closing hardware throughout, creating a relaxed, but elegant effect.
Image: Fiona Barclay-Smith
This centre island is a gathering point for anything from homework to glasses of wine.
Image: Nic Baleta
Visually striking, this integrated kitchen forms the social hub of the home.
Image: Nic Baleta
The Kitchen Studio brought a fresh take to the kitchen and living area with high-gloss acrylic and Melawood Coimbra cabinets, paired with Caesarstone White Shimmer worktops. The result is a light, airy kitchen.
Image: Grant Pitcher
This kitchen island gives the kitchen a minimalist, uncluttered aesthetic.
Image: Chris Allan
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