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.
35 Kitchen Island with Seating Ideas for Perfect Entertainment
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Published: January 23, 2022
Updated: December 5, 2023
It is often difficult to find the perfect space in the kitchen for everyone to relax. This is especially true if you live in an apartment or condo with limited living space. However, this doesn’t always work out well because it can lead to awkward social interactions in a small space. Kitchen islands with seating are the perfect solution when you want to maximize your kitchen’s space while also providing functionality! Check out these awesome kitchen islands that have seating options for everyone.
02 of White Kitchen Island Beadboard End Panel
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White beardboard kitchen island end panel is topped with a black countertop lit by black and glass pendant lights. Dark stained wood cross back chairs are tucked under the countertop overhang next to the dining room.
03 of Dark Stained Wood Kitchen Island Bar Stools
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Dark stained wood cross back bar stools at a white kitchen island with seating face white cabinets with white subway tile backsplash. Black lantern pendant lights are mounted above the island’s black countertop in this kitchen with brick walls.
04 of Gray Kitchen Island with Beige Countertop
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A gray kitchen island with seating boasts a beige countertop with rustic wooden cross back counter stools. The island’s black pull-down sink faucet is illuminated by black lantern pendant lights hung in front of white shaker cabinets.
05 of Stained Wood Board and Batten Kitchen Islands
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Two dark stained wood board and batten kitchen islands with white countertops are lined up in front of a kitchen with white shaker cabinets. The island with a breakfast bar is accessorized with wooden cross back bar stools.
06 of Black Kitchen Island with Breakfast Bar
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Light wood bar stools with ivory seat cushions are seated at a black kitchen island breakfast bar with stained wood countertop. A white kitchen range hood with dark wood trim is flanked by white shaker cabinets.
07 of Black Leather Counter Stool Seating
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White corbels support the concrete countertop overhang of a white shiplap kitchen island with breakfast bar. Black leather counter stools sit next to the stained wood X end panel facing a matching stained wood range hood.
08 of Light Gray Velvet Kitchen Island Bar Stools
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Light gray velvet bar stools with brass legs are seated at a black board and batten kitchen island. The island’s white countertop with brass gooseneck sink faucet is lit by brass and white pendant lamps.
09 of White Shaker Cabinet Kitchen Island
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Black and glass lights illuminate the white marble countertop of a white kitchen island with shaker cabinets. Wooden cross back counter stools with woven seats tucked into the island face black picture windows flanking a white shiplap range hood.
10 of Dark Stained Bentwood Island Bar Stools
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White shiplap kitchen island with seating is paired with dark stained bentwood bar stools and white and gray marble countertop. A black range hood with matching white and gray marble backsplash is positioned behind a skylight above the island.
11 of White Shiplap Kitchen Peninsula with Black Stools
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Black metal stools are lined up under a beige and black countertop overhang of a white shiplap kitchen peninsula. Black and glass globe pendant lights are mounted above the peninsula in this kitchen with white cabinets.
12 of Black Spindle Back Kitchen Island Seating
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This kitchen features black spindle back bar stool seating at a light wood island. Black pendant lights hang over the white island countertop in front of white kitchen cabinets with light gray herringbone tile backsplash.
13 of White Kitchen with Brass Dome Lights
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Brushed brass dome pendant lights illuminate the white and gray marble waterfall countertop of a rectangular kitchen island. Beige and wood woven stools are tucked into the island next to a white cabinet in this kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
14 of Top of the Fridge Decor and Storage
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Black cross back bar stools accompany a white kitchen island with seating in this white kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. The white island countertop with black sink faucet is lit by black lantern pendant lights.
15 of Kitchen Island with Black Cross Back Bar Stools
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Black cross back bar stools face a blond wood kitchen island with seating. Glass pendant lights illuminate the white island countertop in this L-shaped kitchen with white cabinets and glazed white tile backsplash.
16 of Black Spindle Back Kitchen Island Stools
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Black spindle back stools sit under the white countertop of a light wood kitchen island. The island’s black pull-down sink faucet is complemented by a black range hood and black sconces on white subway tile backsplash.
17 of Black Wishbone Kitchen Island Bar Stools
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Black wishbone bar stools are paired with a light wood kitchen island featuring open shelving on the corners. Brushed brass pendant lights hang over the island’s white marble countertop with brass gooseneck sink faucet.
18 of Brown Leather Kitchen Stools with Black Legs
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Light brown leather stools on black legs sit at the end of a light gray kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. This kitchen boasts white shaker cabinets and a white French door refrigerator with freezer.
19 of White Kitchen Island with Cross Back Chairs
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A kitchen with island seating features white cabinets against a white shiplap backsplash. Stained wood cross back chairs sit under the beige and gray countertop of the white kitchen island lit by black lantern pendant lights.
20 of Wooden Apothecary Cabinet Used as Kitchen Island
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An antique wooden apothecary cabinet used as a kitchen island features a stained wood countertop lit by black and glass pendant lights. Silver metal stools are tucked against a rustic white painted wood end panel underneath the countertop overhang.
21 of Kitchen Island X End Panel with White Corbel
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White kitchen island corbel supports the white marble countertop of an island with white X end panel. Black metal counter stools tucked into the island’s seating area face white kitchen cabinets and a stainless steel range hood.
22 of Light Brown Leather Kitchen Island Stools
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This kitchen island with black shaker cabinets along the front is accompanied by light brown leather bar stools with black legs. A sink with brass gooseneck faucet is set into the island’s white marble countertop.
23 of Clear Acrylic Kitchen Island Counter Stools
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Clear acrylic counter stools with gold legs are arranged under a stained wood kitchen island with seating. The island’s white and gray marble countertop is lit by gold and glass pendant lights.
24 of Light Gray Kitchen Island with Upholstered Seating
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Beige tufted upholstered bar stools with wooden legs are arranged around a light gray kitchen island with white countertop. The island is framed by white kitchen cabinets mounted over white subway tile backsplash.
25 of Black and White Kitchen Island with Seating
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Black kitchen island with seating on one end features black and tan counter stools with beige seat cushions tucked around the island legs. Brass and glass pendant lights illuminate the island’s white countertop in this kitchen with white cabinets.
26 of White Kitchen Island with Wooden Bar Stools
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White kitchen island with seating is paired with wooden bar stools lined up next to the island’s white leg. The light gray marble countertop is lit by white, brass and glass pendant lights.
27 of Dark Wood Kitchen Island with White Seating
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This dark wood kitchen island with seating is paired with white cross back chairs with dark stained wood seats. A row of cabinets are built into the front of the island under the white and gray countertop.
28 of Kitchen Island with Light Wood Stools
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Light wood stools are lined up under the light gray countertop of a white shiplap kitchen island seating area. This kitchen featuring white cabinets with brass pulls is illuminated by brass lantern pendant lights.
29 of Black Board and Batten Island with Seating
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Wood and black stools sit at a black board and batten kitchen island with beige and gray countertop. The island’s nickel sink faucet is lit by bronze lantern pendant lights in front of a black range hood.
30 of White Kitchen Island with Rustic Wood Chairs
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Rustic stained wood cross back chairs face a white kitchen island in this kitchen with seating. Black and brass glass pendant lights hang over the black pull-down sink faucet affixed to the island’s gray and beige countertop.
31 of White Kitchen Island Panels with Molding
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This white kitchen features an island with seating on one end and white panels with molding on the other. Woven pendant lights hang over the island’s black and white woven counter stools with wood frame.
32 of Black Kitchen Island with White Countertop
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Rustic wood cross back bar stools sit at a black kitchen island with ivory corbels and white countertop. This kitchen also boasts stained wood flooring and a white coffered ceiling with stained wood ceiling beams.
33 of Gray Kitchen Island with X End Panel
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White metal bar stools with stained wood seats are tucked into a gray kitchen island with X end panel. Gray and crystal pendant lights hang from a white trussed ceiling over the white island countertop.
34 of White Kitchen Island with Breakfast Bar
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Beige bar stools sit at the breakfast bar of a white kitchen island with beige countertop. Brass lantern pendant lights hang over the island in front of a white shiplap range hood with white subway tile backsplash.
35 of Kitchen with Black Leather Bar Stool Seating
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Gray pendant lights hang over a white shiplap kitchen island with black leather bar stool seating and concrete countertop. The stools face a white kitchen with stained wood range hood and gray stone backsplash.
