25 Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

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Published: November 25, 2021
Updated: March 9, 2024

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

It’s no secret that having a kitchen island comes with an array of benefits—a boost of storage, designated food prep space, extra room for built-in appliances—and adding a sink can make it even more amazing. Beyond their practicality, kitchen islands with sinks also offer an abundance of beauty and style.

Kitchen islands with sinks can completely change how your kitchen looks and feels. It’s essential to not only figure out what kind of kitchen island and sink you want, but also how they’ll blend with the rest of your space.

An island sink and its hardware can either fade into the background for a softer look or act as a statement piece for a bolder aesthetic. Luckily, there’s a fit for every style of kitchen, from sleek wood islands with white farmhouse sinks to bold gray kitchen islands with sinks that add a dash of drama.

Whether you’re considering adding a kitchen island with a sink or looking to upgrade the one you already have, we’ve rounded up a selection of gorgeous sinks for inspiration and tips. You might even find the island and sink combo of your dreams!

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Large Wood Island with Farmhouse Sink

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

This wood island is a triple threat with its abundance of cabinet storage, sleek white counters, and central white farmhouse sink. The wood cabinetry beautifully echoes the large wood beams strewn across the ceiling, while the white counters tie in with the adjacent wall of cabinets. The brass hardware infuses the island with the perfect blend of refined rustic charm and glamour.

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Mirroring Colors

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

The easiest way to ensure that your kitchen island with a sink melds in with the rest of your kitchen is to mirror other colors in the space. This white and wood kitchen above is an excellent example, with the island’s light wood mimicking the range hood, the dark sink echoing the convection oven, and the white countertops matching the cabinets and counters lining the walls. The décor also follows the same mirroring, such as the white and black pendant lights mimicking the color palette of the runner rug.

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Modern Cottage Kitchen Island

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Timeless Rustic Charm

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

From the buffalo plaid rug to the distressed wood cabinets to the sliding farmhouse door, this kitchen leans heavily on rustic and timeless farmhouse décor. The ruffled cover adds a touch of softness to the otherwise distressed and edgy island. Bumping up the intrigue are the stainless steel sink contrasting with the antique aesthetic of the island, galvanized metal pendants, polished metallic décor, and modern sink hardware.

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Matching Kitchen Island Chairs and Sink Hardware

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

A trio of farmhouse bar stools is snugly tucked under this island’s overhang to add extra seating into the kitchen. The wood finish and cane seats give them a rustic edge that pops against the refined white cabinets, countertops, and glass tile backsplash. Small touches, like the gold sink hardware, cluster of amber glass vases, and hanging glass and gold pendant lights subtly tie them into this space for a cohesive look.

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Wood, White, & Gray

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Here’s another kitchen that uses wood and white for a stunning effect. The sunken white sink melts into the white countertops, allowing the gray farmhouse bar stools to take center stage. To integrate more cool gray hues into the otherwise warm and neutral kitchen, the kitchen island sink is fitted with a stainless tap with the same steely cool aesthetic as the gray chairs tucked into the island overhang.

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A Little Bit of Black

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Picking Your Focal Points

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Kitchen sinks and hardware provide a great opportunity to tie in certain kitchen elements or make a statement, style-wise. However, if your kitchen already has a lot going on, it’s better to blend them into the background. This modern farmhouse kitchen creates a powerful focal point with a eucalyptus-hued kitchen island lined with wood chairs. The eye instantly travels upward thanks to the dual metal pendant lights and wood beams. A white sink keeps the island from feeling overly chaotic.

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Simple Sink Juxtaposing Intricate Lighting and Stools

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Blending simplicity with complexity in kitchen decor is an art. Interior designer Huong Vu observes, “The simple farmhouse sink in this kitchen stands in elegant contrast to the ornate lighting and textured stools.”

According to Huong, the key to this design strategy lies in the careful selection of materials and colors. The sink’s plain white profile, she notes, “complements the wood elements, which bear a unifying cross detail or texture.” The interplay of textures and materials is further emphasized by the black cabinet pulls that match the stool bases.

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Chameleon Island Sink

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Even if your island doesn’t have a lot going on, a sink in the same color as the countertops will lend a soft and minimal aesthetic. In this kitchen, a sleek white farmhouse sink is paired with white countertops and cabinets. The brushed nickel hardware not only mimics the geometric pendant lights and pulls, but it also blends into the bright white surrounds.

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White Cottage Island with Sunken Ceramic Sink

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Contemporary White Island with Sink

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A Whisper of Color

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

For a soft kitchen island that incorporates color, try going with pastel cabinets. The softness of the sink blending in with the counter is lovely, but the pastel green adds a whole new layer of intrigue. The runner rug also incorporates some extra visual and physical warmth while the white and silver pendant lights bask the area in a soft glow.

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Stand Out Choice

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Instead of blending in, why not make your sink stand out? Here, a hammered copper sink adds an unexpected touch of warmth and flair to this kitchen. The rest of the island consists of glossy black countertops sheltering a white farmhouse island paired with black backless stools. This kitchen creates a stunning aesthetic that is sure to turn a few heads!

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Bold Black Kitchen Island Sink

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The Power of Countertops

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Your island countertop will largely dictate how your kitchen looks and feels. While it’s essential to pick something that holds up to water well when installing a sink, the color is also something to consider. Take this blue kitchen island. It feels fresh and vibrant with its blue base, crisp white countertop, and contrasting black island lights. The wood flooring gives the whole space an abundance of built-in warmth.

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The Power of Countertops: Part 2

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

A blue island, wood cross back chairs, white surrounding cabinetry, wood floors. Does this seem familiar? This kitchen has just as many colors and elements as the last one on the list, yet the variegated brown countertop gives it a more earthy and grounded feel. Not feeling the brown countertop? A black countertop would look extra punchy and dynamic, while a gray countertop would tone down the contrast between the white and black elements and offer a softer look.

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Modern Dishwasher Heaven

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

This white kitchen island with a farmhouse sink strikes a beautiful combination of beauty and function with an extra large metallic sink and a matching dishwasher. Cleaning tall pots will be a breeze in that sink. And once dishes are rinsed, the dishwasher is just a short stretch away! The addition of a dishtowel is utilitarian, but also adds a touch of softness to the stainless and harder lines that the island features.

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Stainless Steel Appliances Meet White Island

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The Beauty of Double Duty

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

If your kitchen island sink is the only sink in the kitchen, then you may want to consider installing a double sink. The division makes it easier to wash dishes, plus if you keep one side clear, you won’t have to move dishes around to fill pots and pans with water. This rustic-chic kitchen nestles a double farmhouse sink between a thick concrete countertop. The countertop is carried throughout the rest of the space, blending in with the glass tile backsplash. To top off the look, wood shelves, cutting boards, and ceiling beams artfully juxtapose the cool gray hues to add balance and warmth.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Double Sink

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Photo: stagerroz

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Small Kitchen Island with Sink

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Installing a small island with a sink allowed this camper owner to add floor-to-ceiling cabinets to maximize their storage. The lights and bright color scheme carried throughout make the space feel fresh and cohesive. Going with an oval countertop was a brilliant choice for the small space. It not only looks stunning, but you also don’t have to worry about bumping into sharp corners.

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Half & Half

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Using a darker kitchen island with white countertops is a fantastic way to create drama and intrigue. Since the darker elements in this space are mainly kept to the bottom half of the room, it results in a dynamic look—a heavy bottom with an open and airy top. The charcoal gray island with its stainless-steel sink is heavily responsible for the grounded bottom, along with the dark wood floors and farmhouse dining table.

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Dark & Moody Island in an Airy Space

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A Splash of Drama

Kitchen Islands with Unbelievably Stunning Sinks

Don’t want your island with a sink to be the focal point? Pair it with a bold backsplash, as this kitchen did. The black and white pattern becomes the focal point and instantly draws the eyes to the back wall. Other elements, like the leather-topped stools, gray island, white shaker cabinets, and gold accents complement the backsplash without taking the focus away from it.

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