This spacious kitchen features a black modern island with a white quartz countertop. An installed white dishwasher provides a pleasing balance. Two large black lantern lights suspend overhead. Inset lighting and large windows illuminate the space. Light wood flooring runs throughout.
35 Ideas for a Modern Kitchen Island To Utilize Your Kitchen Space
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Published: January 22, 2023
Updated: November 30, 2023
A modern kitchen island is not only a central gathering space in a kitchen but a functional addition to any modern kitchen. Modern kitchen islands with seating work on several levels, additional seating, horizontal working space, and below-countertop storage areas. To maximize the versatility of a modern kitchen, consider installing an island in your home.
Modern kitchen islands come in many sizes to meet functional needs. For a larger kitchen consider a long kitchen island to incorporate more seating. If your cabinet space is lacking, add an island with ample storage to help organize your kitchen. A large kitchen is not necessary to have an island, small or minimalist kitchens benefit from a central kitchen space.
Whether you are building a new home or remolding your current home, a modern kitchen island is worth considering. For inspiration, look through these carefully curated modern kitchen islands to help you incorporate the perfect kitchen island for your home.
02 of Modern Kitchen Island with Wood Ceiling
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This modern kitchen features a rustic wood ceiling with white cabinetry and a warm wood kitchen island with a black countertop. Three frosted pendant lights are suspended over the island and bar stools are carefully pushed underneath. Large black frame windows bathe the space in bright natural light and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
03 of Rustic Kitchen Island with Rattan Pendant Lights
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This warm kitchen island features a rustic wood island with a white countertop paired with two rattan pendant lights suspended above. Four two-toned wooden chairs are carefully pushed under the island and warm wood flooring runs throughout. Large windows dressed in white sheer drapes bathe the space with soft natural light.
04 of Modern Kitchen with Small Black Island
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This modern kitchen is designed with white cabinetry, a neutral granite countertop, and white subway-tiled walls. A small black island with a neutral granite countertop occupies the center of this modern kitchen. Two lantern lights suspended over the island. Inset lighting illuminates the space and light ceramic tile runs throughout.
05 of All-White Modern Kitchen with White Island
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An all-white kitchen featuring white cabinetry, a countertop, and a modern white granite island. High-back upholstered chairs are neatly pushed under the island and glass hurricane pendant lights are suspended above. Fresh greenery in a ceramic vase rest on the corner of the island.
06 of Modern Black Kitchen Island with Seating
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A modern farmhouse kitchen with white cabinetry and black hardware is designed with a modern, black island with a white quartz countertop occupying the center of the kitchen. Three rustic barstools are neatly pushed under the island. Large black frame windows bathe the space with bright natural light and light wood flooring runs throughout.
07 of Gray Waterfall Marble Kitchen Island
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A stunning gray waterfall marble island is the focal feature of this modern farmhouse kitchen. Three wooden chairs are pushed under the island and light wood flooring runs throughout. Decorative boughs are placed in a black vase atop the island.
08 of White Marble Island with Storage
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A large white marble island with a white countertop is centered in this spacious kitchen. Two glass hurricane pendant lights suspend from the ceiling and ample storage is located below. Potted fresh greenery rests in a rattan basket atop the island. White cabinetry brightens the space with soft light.
09 of Modern Kitchen Island with White Marble Countertop
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This sleek modern kitchen features a black island with a white marble countertop. Recessed and frosted pendant lights illuminate the space. Metal bar stools are carefully placed under the island. White kitchen cabinetry brightens the space and contrasts with the dark hardwood floors below.
10 of Light Wood Modern Kitchen
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This large farmhouse kitchen features a modern light wood kitchen island with a quartz countertop. Black spindle barstools are pushed underneath the island. Two glass hurricane pendant lights are suspended above and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
11 of Distinctive Modern Kitchen Island
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A modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry with black hardware, a black range hood, and black wall sconces. A coordinating yet distinctive kitchen island with black cabinetry and a white countertop occupies the center of the room. Black lantern pendant lights suspend over the island and light wood flooring runs throughout.
12 of Gray Beadboard Kitchen Island with Rustic Bar Stools
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This modern kitchen island’s defining feature is gray shiplap cabinetry paired with a white countertop. Three rustic, light wooden bar stools are pushed under the island and white hydrangea blooms in a glass vase rest on top. Two pendant lights hang over the island.
13 of Modern Kitchen Island with Rustic Seating
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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry and white quartz countertops creates and airy space. A large island occupies the center of the kitchen with a white quartz countertop. Four rustic chairs are angled neatly under the island. Three lantern pendant lights illuminate the room and light wood flooring runs throughout.
14 of White Marble Kitchen Island with Rattan pendant Lighting
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A white marble kitchen island with a waterfall edge sits below two rattan pendant lights. Four wooden bar chairs are carefully placed underneath the island. Large open windows bathe the space with bright natural light and light wood flooring runs throughout.
15 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Vintage Brass Pendants
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Vintage brass pendants are displayed above a modern farmhouse kitchen island. The wood island is complete with a white countertop and black stools. Black framed door occupies a white brick wall joined by white cabinets.
16 of Wood Flooring and Matching Counter Stools
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Wood flooring provides a modern farmhouse touch to this bright kitchen. Glass pendant lighting hangs above a white kitchen island with wood stools. White cabinets and backsplash surround a glass panel window with white frame.
17 of Neutral Modern Kitchen Island
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In this modern kitchen, an asymmetrical white curved kitchen island includes a built-in sink with silver hardware. On the long side are round-backed wooden chairs with wicker bases. Above are two gold-framed glass lanterns with faux candles.
18 of Navy Blue Kitchen Island With Pendant Lighting
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Black caged pendant lighting is displayed above a navy blue kitchen island in this modern farmhouse kitchen. Wood stools sit on one side of the island on top of wood flooring. White cabinets with black hardware surround the kitchen.
19 of Modern Kitchen Island with Pouf Seating
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A white modern kitchen displays a white marble island. Five seats are carefully arranged under the island while three antique lantern pendant lights are suspended above. Dried foliage boughs placed in ceramic vases rest on the island and light ceramic tile flooring runs throughout.
20 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Christmas Tree
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A modern farmhouse kitchen with white cabinetry and a dark wood kitchen island with a white countertop. Three rustic bar stools are carefully pushed under the island. Inset lighting illuminates the space and warm wood flooring runs throughout. A decorated Christmas tree stands off to the side.
21 of Terracotta Vase and Black Lantern Pendants
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Black lantern pendants border a white kitchen island with black stools. Kitchen island centerpiece ideas are demonstrated by a gray terracotta vase filled with small subdued flowers. The island is equipped with cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
22 of Modern Kitchen with Warm Rustic Flooring
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This modern kitchen features slate gray cabinetry, a white subway tile wall, and a white island with a white countertop. Two rattan pendant lights are suspended over the island and warm rustic wood flooring runs through.
23 of Minimalist Kitchen with Modern Décor
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A minimalist modern kitchen showcases a warm wood shiplap island with a white countertop. Four chairs are carefully set underneath, with a bouquet of fresh flowers placed on top. A black modern light fixture suspends over the island and light hardwood flooring runs throughout the space.
24 of Modern Kitchen Island With Seating
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This modern kitchen island features light wood cabinetry paired with a white countertop. Three black chairs are pushed under the bar area and potted greenery rests in the corner of the island. Two pendant lights hang over the island.
25 of Boho Black and White Modern Kitchen Island with Seating
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This kitchen features white cabinetry paired with a black modern island with a white countertop. Four white stools are neatly arranged under the island. Black boho lighting suspends from the ceiling and light wood flooring runs throughout.
26 of Off-White Kitchen Island with White Countertop
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Off-white bar stools with white seat cushions sit at an off-white kitchen island with shaker cabinets along the front. A white kitchen island electrical outlet is installed to the end panel under the white countertop.
27 of Modern Black and White Kitchen Island
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This stunning modern kitchen features white cabinetry, a coordinating island, and a white countertop. Bar stools are neatly pushed under the island. Two clear glass globe lights are suspended over the island and dark wood flooring runs throughout.
28 of White Modern Kitchen Island
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This modern kitchen island features a white countertop paired with white cabinetry. Three chairs are pushed under the island and decorative greenery rests on top. Two spherical pendant lights hang over the island. Large kitchen windows bathe the space with natural light.
29 of Large Modern Kitchen Island with Seating
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A large dark wood and white quartz countertop modern kitchen island with seating occupies the center of the bright kitchen. Coordinating white kitchen cabinetry with white quarts countertop brightens the space. Two pendant lights suspend above, and a large picture window bathes the space in bright natural light. Four high-back barstools are carefully pushed under the island. Warm wood flooring runs throughout.
30 of Upholstered Stools Under White Kitchen Island
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Gray upholstered stools stand beneath a modern white kitchen island with glass pendant lighting. Stainless steel hood is installed above a chrome pot filler and cooktop stove. White cabinets are affixed to a white wall with tile backsplash.
31 of White Quartz Kitchen Island with Seating
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This modern kitchen features a white island with white cabinetry. Three rustic wooden bar stools are pushed under the island and fresh greenery rests in the center. White kitchen cabinetry paired with white subway-tiled walls coordinate with the central island. Two pendant lights suspend over the island and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
32 of Modern Boho Kitchen Island with Seating
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A modern boho kitchen island with seating occupies the center of this farmhouse kitchen. Four rattan chairs are neatly angled under the island under a two-toned metal lantern pendant light hanging from the ceiling above. Fresh greenery rests on the corner of the white quartz island countertop. Rustic wood flooring runs throughout.
33 of Sleek Moder Kitchen with Large Black Island
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This sleek modern kitchen features white cabinetry and white countertops. A large black island with a white countertop occupies the center of the kitchen. Three pendant lights hang from the ceiling and five wooden barstools are pushed underneath. A large picture window bathes the room with bright natural light.
34 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
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This modern farmhouse kitchen features white cabinetry and a gray rustic island with a butcher block countertop. Several bar chairs are pushed neatly under the island two pendant lights suspended from above. Warm wood flooring runs throughout.
35 of Modern Kitchen Island with White Quartz Countertop
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This modern kitchen features white cabinetry with a white countertop. A large kitchen island with a white quartz countertop occupies the center of the kitchen. A wood stool accessorized with greenery rests near the kitchen island. A textured blue and white rug rest on dark wood flooring.
