A gray and white kitchen island sits on sleek wooden flooring in this spacious room. A tapestry runner adds a homely feel along with a small potted plant. Bar stool seating surrounds the island counter.
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A kitchen island is the perfect feature to adapt a space used for cooking into one of conversation and interaction. As well as a handy area to prepare food, a kitchen island can also provide extra storage and a focal area to enjoy meals with family and guests. On top of the many functions it provides, this feature is also an eye-catching interior statement, so it’s important to get it right.
One of the best reasons to incorporate an island into your kitchen is that it works with any interior style. A rustic kitchen island complements a farmhouse theme and sleek quartz or marble designs elevate a modern kitchen area. As such, there are plenty of kitchen island ideas to elevate your space to make the most out of your kitchen space.
If you want to transform your kitchen with some functional yet stylish island ideas, check out our collection here.
02 of White Kitchen Island With Wooden Bar Stools
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A neutral kitchen boasts a stunning kitchen island with a sleek white counter surrounded by wooden bar stools. White oak flooring adds a Scandinavian feel to the space and coordinates with the open shelving above the lower cabinets.
03 of Modern Lighting Inspiration for Kitchen
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A marble vein countertop and navy cabinets provide a stunning island idea in this white kitchen. Metal-caged pendant lighting hangs over the space also featuring white cabinetry and a white herringbone backsplash.
04 of Shiplap Island in Modern Kitchen
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Black stools sit around a white and wood shiplap kitchen island topped with woven placemats. Black Edison lighting hangs over the space, which also includes white shaker cabinets and a white subway tile backsplash.
05 of Marble Veining on Counters and Backsplash
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An accent marble backsplash is featured above the lower kitchen cabinets between stained wooden inset cabinets. The marble effect provides a unique kitchen island idea in this space also featuring wooden stool seating.
06 of Wooden Stool Seating for Kitchen
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For a simple but chic kitchen island idea, this space makes use of an all-white island with a trio of wooden stool seating. White caged pendant lighting hangs over the space also featuring white cabinetry.
07 of Chandelier Above Kitchen Island
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For a luxe kitchen design, this space features a chandelier above a quartz island surrounded by wood and fabric wingback bar stools. Neutral cabinetry surrounds the space also featuring natural wood flooring.
08 of Black and White Cabinetry for Modern Kitchen
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Black and white cabinetry surrounds this modern kitchen also features an island with black and navy bar stool seating. A black and natural wood shiplap vent hood cover adds a rustic feel.
09 of Gray Kitchen With Island
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This pale gray kitchen features a stunning kitchen island with a blue-gray cabinets topped with a wooden counter on neutral tiled flooring. Ornamental bowls and pink foliage are displayed for simple island décor.
10 of Blue and Wood Kitchen Island
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This kitchen island showcases a stunning blue and wood combination idea for a farmhouse vibe. Brass pendant lighting adds industrial charm along with the wood and black cross-back seating.
11 of Navy and White Kitchen Island With Brass Hardware
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A navy island with brass hardware is a striking idea for this kitchen with gray cabinetry. Metal and wood bar stool seating adds a modern feel to the wooden herringbone flooring. A trio of domed pendant lighting hangs over the space.
12 of Farmhouse-style Kitchen Inspiration
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A light and airy space features a farmhouse kitchen with a gray and white island. Rustic cross-back wooden bar stools sit at the counter below brass caged pendant lighting on a ceiling beam.
13 of Natural Accents in Neutral Kitchen
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Leather bar stool seating surrounds a pale blue and white kitchen island. Natural accents include woven lampshades and a woven tray of décor with hints of greenery. Stained wooden flooring lines the space.
14 of White Kitchen Ideas With Island
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Domed pendant lights hang over a large kitchen island with wooden cross-back seating. White cabinetry lines the wall for a clean and modern feel. A woven tray topped with foliage and ornaments sits on the island counter.
15 of Farmhouse Shiplap Kitchen With Butcherblock Island
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For a rustic kitchen island inspiration, this space boasts a distressed gray island with a wooden counter surrounded by wooden cross-back seating. Shiplap walls surround the space and contrasts with the stained wooden flooring.
16 of Ideas for Gray and White Island
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A gray and white kitchen island provides a modern feel to this sleek kitchen. Gray and black stools sit at the counter overlooked by metal abstract pendant lighting. White cabinets sit around a gray subway tile backsplash.
17 of Winter Styling for Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
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A modern farmhouse kitchen is adorned with festive touches. White drawers provide clever ideas for kitchen island storage. A white herringbone backsplash is surrounded by white cabinetry with black hardware.
18 of Frosted Glass Pendant Lighting Inspiration
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A navy blue kitchen island provides a stunning idea to add a pop of color to an all-white kitchen. Frosted glass pendant lighting hangs over the white counter that is topped with succulents and foliage.
19 of White and Blue Kitchen Island Ideas
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A white and pale blue kitchen island sits on wooden flooring beside white cross-back bar stool seating. A mix of lighting includes glass pendant lighting and a beaded chandelier for a modern feel.
20 of Pendant Lighting Above Farmhouse Island
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A farmhouse kitchen boasts a white kitchen island with pillar posts. White cross-back bar stools surround the counter that is overlooked by metal caged pendant lighting for an industrial feel.
21 of Skylight Windows in White Kitchen
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Skylight windows are a stunning idea to add natural light into this kitchen with a large central island. Glass dome pendant lighting hangs over the island that is surrounded by wood and metal stool seating on wooden flooring.
22 of Quartz Farmhouse Kitchen Island Ideas
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A spacious white kitchen features a wooden island with a quartz countertop. A mix of cross-back and stool seating surrounds the island on wooden flooring. Farmhouse touches include a shiplap vent hood cover and shaker cabinets.
23 of Black Pendant Lights in a Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen
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This rustic farmhouse kitchen features white walls and cabinets and a dark wood floor. Two black pendant lights hang over a light wood kitchen island. A stainless steel stove is installed near the light grey countertop.
24 of Teal Island for Kitchen
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A white kitchen boasts a stunning island idea with teal sides and a white marble countertop. Coordinating lower cabinets sit below a wood and shiplap stove hood and wooden floating shelves.
25 of Open Concept Kitchen and Dining Room
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A spacious kitchen leads to a modern dining room with large woven pendant lighting. A sleek white kitchen island features a wooden panel and wood and metal stool seating. Black pendant lighting hangs over the island.
26 of White Cabinet Inspiration for Kitchen
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White cabinetry and a square island surrounds granite countertops on stained wooden flooring. Leather and metal stools add industrial charm to this kitchen also featuring woven rugs.
27 of Modern Kitchen Island With Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Paint
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A farmhouse kitchen with white countertops is equipped with an island that has been painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn. A set of wooden bar stools stands on one side of the island beneath black farmhouse pendant lights. Gourds and a white vase with maple leaf branches decorate the counter.
28 of Stainless Steel Microwave in Island
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Nickel and glass pendant lights are mounted above a white kitchen island with table legs. The island is topped by a white countertop and finished with a stainless steel microwave in island.
29 of Off-White Kitchen Runner Rug on Dark Wood Floor
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Glas and gold pendant lights hang over a light grey marbled countertop on an off-white kitchen island. A stainless steel stove is shoved against an off-white herringbone backsplash under the white cabinets. An off-white kitchen runner is laid on the dark wood floor.
30 of White Vaulted Kitchen with White Island
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Black and glass pendant lights hang from a white vaulted ceiling in this kitchen with white cabinets. The lights illuminate the white countertop of a white kitchen island paired with wood and black metal stools.
