Wood and wicker kitchen island stools with backs sit beneath a black island with black and white countertop. White herringbone tile covers the walls between white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A rustic wood hood is affixed to the wall.
33 Kitchen Island Chairs to Entertain in Style
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Published: August 13, 2022
Updated: March 8, 2024
Kitchens are all about functionality and lighting, so sometimes we just don’t have the space for extra décor pieces, by adding kitchen island chairs you can merge function and design. Kitchen décor is about taking everyday kitchen features and making them spectacular; so why miss out on an opportunity to surround your kitchen island with chairs or stools that you adore?
There are so many directions you can go in when choosing your kitchen island seating. A distressed metal stool is an excellent addition to any rustic kitchen, or rattan counter chairs to create a comfortable area for seating. There truly are countless options when it comes to these pieces, and you will no doubt have the time of your life deciding which ones are right for you. But be sure to choose wisely or your guests may never want to leave! Have a look below and see how kitchen island chairs can elevate your space.
02 of Open Kitchen With Breakfast Nook and Island
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White kitchen island with matching white stools is embellished with seasonal decorations. This kitchen opens up to include a breakfast nook with a gold beaded chandelier and a white arched shelving unit.
03 of Black Lantern Pendants With Black Kitchen Chairs
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Large glass doors and windows welcome light into this kitchen. Black lantern pendant lighting hangs above a white kitchen island with black wood kitchen island chairs. Stainless steel appliances rest against a gray and white tile wall.
04 of Neutral Kitchen With Wood Beams and Stools
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Wood beams are displayed on the ceiling over this neutral kitchen. White pendant lighting hangs over a wood kitchen island with a white countertop and a brass bridge faucet. Wood stools sit on one side of the island with off white cushions.
05 of White Farmhouse Kitchen with Wood Elements
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Black metal kitchen island stools with backs stand in front of a light wood kitchen island with a spring sprayer faucet. A rustic pantry door with a green wreath offers a decorative touch to this white farmhouse kitchen.
06 of Black Shaded Pendants Over Wicker Island Chairs
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Black shaded pendant lighting hangs above a wood island and wicker kitchen island chairs. Subway tile backsplash joins white cabinets and walls around the stove. This open concept kitchen leads into the living room.
07 of Beige Woven Chairs in White Kitchen
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Glass pendant lighting hangs above a white kitchen island with wood and woven beige chairs. White marbled backsplash sits between white cabinets and countertops. Small decorative pieces displayed on shelves complete the space.
08 of Black Kitchen Island Stools With Accents
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Black hood with gold accent sits against a white kitchen wall with white cabinets. A black kitchen island hosts matching black stools and faucet. Off-white pendant lighting with brass accents is displayed over the island.
09 of Vertical Shiplap Kitchen With Black Stools
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This minimalist kitchen features white vertical shiplap walls. A black kitchen island with stools in matching black are paired with a white countertop and black faucet. A solid wood table sits in the corner joined by black chairs and decorative pillows.
10 of Wood and White Kitchen Island Chairs
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White shiplap walls are joined by a white farmhouse island with white and wood kitchen island chairs. White cabinets surround the kitchen while black lantern pendant lighting hangs above.
11 of Gray Kitchen Island With White & Wood Stools
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White and wood kitchen island stools with backs sit in front of a gray kitchen island with a white countertop and a spring sprayer faucet. White kitchen cabinets surround a stainless steel pot filler and cooktop stove.
12 of Shiplap and Wood Kitchen Island With Stools
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Brass sconces are installed upon a white shiplap wall over stove. A white shiplap kitchen island offers wood shelves and is complimented by black and chestnut stools. A black pendant light fixture hangs above the island.
13 of Emerald Green Island on Wood Flooring
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Stained wood flooring showcases a dark teal kitchen island with a white countertop. Light gray stools with backs sit around the curved side of the island with black lantern lighting suspended overhead. White paddle tile backsplash covers one wall.
14 of Stained Wood Island with Lantern Pendant Lighting
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Arched doorway provides entrance into kitchen with a stained wood island and woven counter chairs. Gold pendant lighting hangs above island. Stainless steel range sits among white kitchen cabinets and light gray countertops.
15 of White Cabinet Kitchen with Rattan Chairs
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White rattan chairs sit around a white kitchen island with gold lantern pendant lighting displayed overhead. White board and batten hood is installed over stove among white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
16 of White and Gold Kitchen with Vibrant Accents
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White and gold kitchen fixtures including pendant lighting and faucet add a classic touch to this vibrant space. Teal spindle back chairs accessorize a white kitchen island with floral wallpaper. Black and white patterned backsplash is accompanied by white cabinets.
17 of Kitchen Island With Cooktop and Wood Stools
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Black kitchen island with white countertop is accompanied by a cooktop stove and natural wood stools. A brass sconce is installed upon the wall over an arched window. White tiles and cabinets are joined by a round wood table.
18 of Brick Accent Wall in White Kitchen
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Brick backsplash with gold sconces and a pot filler sits between white kitchen cabinets. Caged pendant lighting hangs above a navy blue kitchen island with farmhouse style wood chairs.
19 of Shiplap Island With Natural Wood Stools
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Natural wood stools stand on one side of a white shiplap kitchen island with a black faucet. Glass pendant lighting with black accents is displayed above the island. Light blue-gray cabinets sit against a white wall with stainless steel appliances.
20 of Wood and Black Stools With Glass Pendants
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Black kitchen island with stools is covered by a light gray countertop and glass and black pendant lighting. The wood and black stools stand around the island extending the length of the kitchen.
21 of Subway Tile Kitchen With Black Kitchen Island
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White subway tile walls are joined by wood shelving and a black framed window in this kitchen. A small black kitchen island with a white countertop hosts two black and chestnut kitchen island chairs.
22 of Wood and Metal Kitchen Island Stools
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This kitchen features a white kitchen island with stools made of wood and metal. Stainless steel appliances appear alongside white kitchen cabinets and countertops. A small white stool joins a collection of decorative pieces to complete this kitchen.
23 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With Gray Island
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Gray farmhouse kitchen island is paired with wood cross back chairs under black pendant light fixtures. Wood ceiling beams offer this kitchen a rustic feel. White cabinets and countertops display a cooktop stove and small wood accents.
24 of Metal & Wood Stools in Seasonal Kitchen
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White island with a black and white countertop is paired with wood and metal kitchen stools. Glass globe pendant lighting is displayed over the island. Small wreaths are placed on white cabinets offering this kitchen a seasonal flair.
25 of Light Blue Island With Metal Stools
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This rustic kitchen is accentuated by metal kitchen island stools and a dark wood hood over stove. A light blue kitchen island with a gray countertop is illuminated by glass pendant lighting with black accents.
26 of Rustic Pendant Lighting in Shiplap Kitchen
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White shiplap wall hosts wall mounted white kitchen appliances. Rustic pendant lighting is displayed over an off-white kitchen island with cross back stools and a cooktop stove. Gray mosaic backsplash sits between white cabinets.
27 of Black Kitchen Island With Stools
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Black farmhouse lighting illuminates a black kitchen island with black stools. White subway tile backsplash is surrounded by white cabinets with black hardware and stainless steel appliances. Black sconces are affixed to the wall over kitchen window.
28 of White Beaded Pendant Lighting Over Island
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White beaded pendant lighting illuminates this white kitchen. White kitchen island with white and wood stools sit atop a stained wood floor. White cabinets and black countertops are paired with white subway tile backsplash.
29 of Upholstered Stools in All White Kitchen
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Light gray upholstered stools stand beside a white kitchen island. White cabinets surround a white subway tile backsplash with a stainless steel pot filler. Small wooden accents and decorative pieces complete this kitchen.
30 of Wood Counter Stools in Bright Kitchen
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This bright kitchen hosts white cabinets and stainless steel stove against a white and gray tiled wall. Wood counter stools stand in front of a white kitchen island with glass pendant light fixtures displayed above.
31 of White & Wood Kitchen Island Stools
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Rustic white and wood island is joined by matching kitchen island stools with black farmhouse lighting mounted above. White subway tile wall is accentuated by a wood window frame and black pendant lighting.
32 of Black and White Stools in Seasonal Kitchen
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Black countertop sits upon a white kitchen island with black and white stools. White cabinets surround the space illuminated by glass pendant lighting. Wicker baskets and fall decorations accentuate the space.
33 of White Kitchen Island With Cross Back Chairs
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Wooden cross back kitchen island chairs stand around a white kitchen island with black brackets. Vintage style black pendant lighting illuminates this space with the help of a kitchen window. Subway tile backsplash and white cabinets complete this space.
