A rustic farmhouse kitchen island sits under reclaimed metal bucket pendant lighting. White shiplap walls surround the room which also contains blue cabinets with a wooden countertop and white shiplap stove hood. Rustic decor and baking accessories sit on open shelving.
19 Ways to Embrace the Potential of a Wooden Island
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Published: December 28, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
Including a wooden island in your kitchen unlocks a new world of décor options. While the name suggests that a wooden island is a specific feature, in reality, it includes an incredible collection of styles, sizes, and colors.
Solid wood or rustic wood islands are the ultimate features of a farmhouse or vintage kitchen. These pieces help to create a cozy look within a space. For a modern kitchen that needs a touch of charm, you may want to consider an island that incorporates wood elements with other materials. Butcher block countertops are one way to include a hint of wood in an otherwise fully decorated kitchen. Let’s not forget that these islands are welcoming hosts to any style of centerpiece you desire. With the help of our collection of images below, you are moments away from discovering the perfect wooden island for your kitchen.
02 of White Island Topped with Butcher Block Countertop
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To create a kitchen with color variety, consider pairing dark cabinets with a light island or vice versa. This wood island kitchen includes a white base with a butcher block countertop. Dark gray cabinets surround a stone backsplash and continue to form a kitchen peninsula.
03 of Brick Pillar in Cozy Kitchen
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This cozy kitchen combines a modern gray backsplash with a brick pillar accent. Convenience and comfort can be achieved by adding small accents to modern features. This space is finished with stainless steel appliances and a white island with a wood countertop.
04 of Farmhouse Décor on Wall-Mounted Shelves
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A vintage chandelier with glass embellishments hangs above a wooden island countertop. A collection of tableware and farmhouse decor is perched upon wood shelves. White lower cabinets are complete with black hardware and white countertops.
05 of Vintage Rustic Kitchen with Island and Chandeliers
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A dark wooden island sits in a rustic kitchen with white stool seating. White shiplap walls surround the space and a mirror wall with a vintage painting stands beside an antique wooden bench. Glass chandeliers add to the vintage farmhouse decor.
06 of White Metal Stools Beside Compact Island
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White metal counter stools stand alongside a compact black island with a wood countertop. A caged pendant light is showcased above a subtle Christmas display with a small flocked tree. A rustic wood range hood is featured between white kitchen cabinets.
07 of Rolling Island in White Shiplap Kitchen
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This rustic wooden kitchen island demonstrates the versatility of rolling islands. If your kitchen needs more space, try adding a rolling island. A gray range with gold hardware stands against a white shiplap wall. Wall-mounted wood shelves provide additional storage.
08 of Shaker Cabinets and Vintage Pendants
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White shiplap kitchen walls are paired with a stainless steel hood and white shaker cabinets. A wooden island hosts a centerpiece that includes a vase filled with branches. A pair of vintage black and metal pendants are displayed above the island.
09 of Farmhouse Accents on Wooden Kitchen Island
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Pot lights and glass pendants illuminate the modern farmhouse kitchen. A wooden kitchen island with a white shiplap and farmhouse cross design hosts traditional stools. Stainless steel appliances are featured among a white subway tile backsplash.
10 of Farmhouse Style with Vintage Kitchen Island
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A white farmhouse kitchen features white shiplap walls around white cabinets with a dark countertop. Vintage wooden drawers are used as a rustic kitchen island on dark wooden flooring. Rustic decor such as wreaths, signage and a vintage window frame complete the scene.
11 of Farmhouse Shiplap Kitchen Backsplash
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Wooden shelves with white corbels lit by white and brass sconces are mounted to a white farmhouse shiplap kitchen backsplash. The shelves flank a stained wood range hood fitted over a white range placed between white cabinets.
12 of Leather Bar Stools at Wooden Kitchen Island
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A modern farmhouse kitchen showcases an exposed brick accent wall with floating shelving. Reclaimed wood and Edison lighting hangs over a rustic wooden kitchen island with a metal countertop. Leather-back bar stools sit at the island on light wooden flooring.
13 of Natural Centerpiece Below Vintage Kitchen Pendants
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A bowl of pinecones and a vase of greenery create a natural centerpiece for a wooden island countertop. The base of the island is painted black and complete with drawers and transparent knobs. A pair of vintage pendants are suspended above the island.
14 of Rustic Kitchen with Laundry Closet
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A solid wood kitchen island with farmhouse hardware extends across this rustic kitchen. Two metal stools are tucked beneath the countertop overhang. Rustic wood bi-fold doors open to reveal a laundry closet that is complete with white cabinets.
15 of Farmhouse Style White Kitchen With Wood Island
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This farmhouse style kitchen uses varying types of wood flooring and a rustic wooden island to create a distinctive look. A shiplap wall joins white cabinets and countertops in this white kitchen.
16 of Glass Bell Pendants in Wood Island Kitchen
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Glass bell pendant lights are displayed in this wood island kitchen above the island and before a window. Back metal stools with wood tops are tucked beneath the wood countertop. White shiplap panels embellish the side of the island.
17 of Wood Island Features Easter Décor
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Easter decor fills the shelves of a rustic wood kitchen island. Black hangers are mounted to the side of the island and feature seasonal decorative items. A bar-height counter is wrapped in a white brick backsplash.
18 of Solid Wood Kitchen Island Countertop
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A white subway tile backsplash with dark gray grout covers the kitchen walls between white cabinets. A solid wood kitchen island countertop provides ample space for cooking. Decorative farmhouse-style signs create a cozy look.
19 of White Subway Tile Kitchen With Wood Island
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White subway tile walls surround white cabinets and stainless steel appliances in this kitchen. Wooden kitchen island and countertops are combined with a black farmhouse style light fixture and pendant lighting.
