All concerns aside, our founder Zakhar Ivanisov sums up what we have all found to be true about this common and coveted island trend. “A darker kitchen island can serve as a focal point in the kitchen, drawing attention and creating a visual anchor. If your dark island contrasts with the rest of the kitchen, it really adds depth and dimension to the space.” In a world that is centered on the appeal of drawing attention, dark islands in otherwise bright kitchens do just that in the most elegant way.