Houzz TV: Let’s Go Island Hopping
Sit back and enjoy a little design daydreaming: 89 kitchen islands, with at least one for every style
Always a popular gathering space, the kitchen island plays a vital role for many households. From stools to countertops to lighting above, the possible combinations are endless. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite kitchen islands with plenty of decorating inspiration.
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Watch the video, or click the first image to enlarge the photo, then use the right arrow to see the photos in slideshow format. Flip through, then tell us: Which island best suits your style?
1. For this fresh and bright kitchen in Chappaqua, New York, architecture firm Fivecat Studio went with a wood-topped island made by Brooks Custom and Bella Modern glass pendants from Niche.
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Watch the video, or click the first image to enlarge the photo, then use the right arrow to see the photos in slideshow format. Flip through, then tell us: Which island best suits your style?
1. For this fresh and bright kitchen in Chappaqua, New York, architecture firm Fivecat Studio went with a wood-topped island made by Brooks Custom and Bella Modern glass pendants from Niche.
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2. The open island shelving in this Atlanta kitchen by J Witzel Interior Design provides a great place to display serveware. The concrete-topped island pairs well with the walls painted in Mink by Sherwin-Williams.
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3. This kitchen in London features a two-tier island. The top tier is standard counter height and is ideal for kitchen prep. The lower wood tier accommodates standard dining chairs.
4. This U.K. kitchen features a custom island designed by Treyone that has a live-edge wood base and a circular countertop.
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5. This Orange County, California, kitchen by D for Design has an island with a gray-washed wood base, a Caesarstone countertop and custom upholstered stools.
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6. Martha O’Hara Interiors designed this Minnesota kitchen with a contrasting ebony island and festive upholstered stools.
7. This sleek Boston kitchen by LDa Architecture & Interiors has white Caesarstone counters and a black marble island to provide high contrast.
8. With a dining table nearby, Gatling Design decided to forgo counter stools for the island and instead add open shelving to store cookbooks.
9. White walls and cream cabinetry contrast a stained solid birch island top and granite counters in this Canadian kitchen. The backsplash has cream ceramic mosaic tiles and a band of reddish-brown glass tiles.
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Roundhouse
10. A niche for displaying books and dinnerware above sliding cabinet doors makes this London island practical and stylish.
10. A niche for displaying books and dinnerware above sliding cabinet doors makes this London island practical and stylish.
Kitchen Architecture
11. A mix of work surfaces (a solid oak bar and a marble-topped countertop) makes for an eye-catching combination in this London kitchen.
11. A mix of work surfaces (a solid oak bar and a marble-topped countertop) makes for an eye-catching combination in this London kitchen.
12. The light teal cabinetry of this Salt Lake City island delivers a pop of color and excitement to this classic kitchen.
Chalet
13. The custom skirts on these industrial stools are an unexpected and stylish twist in this Denver kitchen.
13. The custom skirts on these industrial stools are an unexpected and stylish twist in this Denver kitchen.
Robert Sanders Homes
14. With its banquette dining in the back, there’s no need for stools in this Houston kitchen. The dark stained wood counter on the island adds depth to the space.
14. With its banquette dining in the back, there’s no need for stools in this Houston kitchen. The dark stained wood counter on the island adds depth to the space.
15. Designer Yvonne McFadden added a custom island made of reclaimed wood to give this South Carolina lake house kitchen an authentic feel.
16. This industrial-inspired kitchen in Australia combines a wooden island base with a recycled-wood countertop against a sleek white background.
17. The dramatic skylight and oversize pendants above the island make for a standout Connecticut kitchen designed by Sellars Lathrop Architects.
Russell Taylor Architects
18. More than mere hardware — a traditional hanging pot rack can have a surprisingly stylish impact on a kitchen. It gives this room a homey farmhouse vibe while keeping the countertops clear.
18. More than mere hardware — a traditional hanging pot rack can have a surprisingly stylish impact on a kitchen. It gives this room a homey farmhouse vibe while keeping the countertops clear.
Ashgrove Kitchens
19. Ahoy, matey! This boat-inspired island in a seaside town in England references the ocean views out the window.
19. Ahoy, matey! This boat-inspired island in a seaside town in England references the ocean views out the window.
20. Martha O’Hara Interiors incorporated wine storage into the island of this classically chic Minnesota kitchen.
Andrew Howard Interior Design
21. The navy blue island cabinetry, stainless steel nailheads on the upholstered stools and nautical-inspired pendant lights add refined character to this Jacksonville, Florida, kitchen.
21. The navy blue island cabinetry, stainless steel nailheads on the upholstered stools and nautical-inspired pendant lights add refined character to this Jacksonville, Florida, kitchen.
Roundhouse
22. The lime green stools pop against the ebony cabinetry in this modern London kitchen.
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22. The lime green stools pop against the ebony cabinetry in this modern London kitchen.
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23. In this festive Los Angeles kitchen by Alison Kandler Interior Design, there’s a lot of color going on — from the floors to the range — but the red island makes the biggest splash.
Roundhouse
24. The high-gloss lacquer and book-matched walnut-veneer kitchen island in this London home mix well with the orange Ligne Roset Pam stools.
24. The high-gloss lacquer and book-matched walnut-veneer kitchen island in this London home mix well with the orange Ligne Roset Pam stools.
25. The rustic yet elegant island in this Minnesota kitchen ups the luxury factor with custom counter stools covered in supple leather.
26. The cooking and eating zones on this island have ingeniously been divided up, thanks to different worktop materials. It’s a simple trick that makes it feel less like a workaday kitchen and more like a multifunctional space. Curvy upholstered stools also help give the wooden bar area a more relaxed, comfortable feel.
Blakes London
27. With its classic stainless steel Tolix stools, white subway tile backsplash and navy blue cabinets, this London kitchen hits all the on-trend marks.
27. With its classic stainless steel Tolix stools, white subway tile backsplash and navy blue cabinets, this London kitchen hits all the on-trend marks.
28. The green of the tarnished copper pendant lights above the island pick up the light teal hue of the island cabinets in this Houston kitchen designed by Dillon Kyle Architects.
29. An oval island topped with blue lava stone makes for a unique New York City kitchen designed by Anthony Baratta.
30. The rustic stools and oversize lantern-inspired pendants add some rustic charm to this traditional marble-clad kitchen.
31. Australian company Luigi Rosselli Architects says that the Italian stone countertop and American oak cabinetry provide a floating effect to the kitchen island. The mirror backsplash under the perforated woven mesh doors above adds depth.
32. Surrounded by gray cabinets, this center island clad in Brittanicca quartz from Cambria adds a classic lightness to the kitchen.
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33. The lime green-topped counter stools in this Melbourne, Australia, kitchen add a necessary dose of color to this mostly white space designed by Jane Howell Interiors.
34. This rustic kitchen in Milwaukee features a zinc-topped island and range hood. The antique green cabinets add to the farmhouse-chic look.
Glenvale Design
35. This contemporary white kitchen in Ireland has enough room underneath the island for stools, but it looks so sleek without them, it seems the homeowners don’t mind standing.
35. This contemporary white kitchen in Ireland has enough room underneath the island for stools, but it looks so sleek without them, it seems the homeowners don’t mind standing.
Holloways of Ludlow
36. This custom kitchen in London features an oval island. Rounded cabinetry on one side is offset by four chrome and leather counter stools on the other.
36. This custom kitchen in London features an oval island. Rounded cabinetry on one side is offset by four chrome and leather counter stools on the other.
37. The flagstone walls, barn wood floors and chocolate-stained island come together well in this Denver kitchen to create a rustic charm fit for the Rockies.
Christopher Michael Interiors
38. This vintage kitchen in a historic New Jersey home includes a little glam, thanks to a pair of gilded pendant lights dripping with crystals.
38. This vintage kitchen in a historic New Jersey home includes a little glam, thanks to a pair of gilded pendant lights dripping with crystals.
39. This French Provincial-inspired kitchen in Texas has a massive island with two bookcase end caps.
40. A black-and-white color palette reigns supreme in this Atlanta kitchen designed by Historical Concepts.
41. This sleek U.K. kitchen features lacquered cabinetry, a ventless hood and a stylish niche at the bottom of the island ideal for displaying cookbooks.
42. A wine cabinet with a glass door has been cleverly integrated into the island of this San Francisco kitchen designed by Sutro Architects.
43. This live-edge island countertop is a real showstopper in this rustic kitchen in Charlotte, North Carolina.
44. The color for the island’s legs was inspired by nature. “The rural setting and all of the land around the home are very lush and green. The legs help to bring a bit of nature indoors, and it’s also a great classic color,” designer Tobi Fairley says.
Phil Kean Design Group
45. This French countryside-inspired kitchen in Orlando, Florida, has two counter stools at the far ends of the island, creating an open look.
45. This French countryside-inspired kitchen in Orlando, Florida, has two counter stools at the far ends of the island, creating an open look.
46. Sometimes bigger is better. These oversize pendants make a splash in this San Francisco kitchen designed by Jeff Schlarb Design Studio.
47. This Minneapolis kitchen oozes luxury with its carved island, elegant upholstered stools and pair of ornate chandeliers.
Melton Design Build
48. Colorful patterned concrete tiles are a creative and festive paneling for this kitchen island in Denver.
48. Colorful patterned concrete tiles are a creative and festive paneling for this kitchen island in Denver.
49. Designer Charles de Lisle used a terrazzo countertop for the kitchen island to balance the busier multihued backsplash in this Portola Valley, California, home.
50. This formal kitchen in Denver designed by Andrea Schumacher Interiors includes an ornate island with carved acanthus leaf corbels.
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Linda McDougald Design
51. The stainless steel and gray leather-covered stools add just enough pizazz to this white kitchen.
51. The stainless steel and gray leather-covered stools add just enough pizazz to this white kitchen.
52. The stained wood countertop, iron chandeliers and green wainscot covering the island make for a very traditional kitchen in Chicago.
@M L Radcliffe: Maybe you didn't see mine - it's going on 23 years now.....and I'm still not tired of it.
Totally island dreaming! So many beautiful designs (as well as several that aren't my taste) however, where the heck are all these enormous kitchens?? I'm in SoCal in a 2,550 sq ft home built in the early 80's. When we gutted and remodeled in 2011 the entire room is only 13' by 9'. I'm pretty sure some of these islands are larger than that! :)