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Kitchen with Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

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Parisian Patisserie Inspired Kitchen
Parisian Patisserie Inspired Kitchen
Griffin DesignsGriffin Designs
Inspired by the homeowner’s love of European travel, the kitchen uses a mix of materials and finishes to create symmetry. Paired marble islands take advantage of the depth of the room. Photo credit: Peter Rymwid
Newport Beach View Home
Newport Beach View Home
WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.
The kitchen with a decidedly New England-style motif, with cabinetry painted in 'turn of the century' standards, where a thin coat of plaster is applied to the wood and then sanded smooth prior to applying the final paint finish. An antique butcher-block table at the end of the island reinforces the vintage feel.
Wimberley Southwestern Retreat
Wimberley Southwestern Retreat
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Southwestern Kitchen in blue and white featuring hand painted ceramic tile, chimney style plaster vent hood, granite and wood countertops Photography: Michael Hunter Photography
Sound Beach Partners
Sound Beach Partners
SBP HOMESSBP HOMES
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and grey floors.
Beach House Delight
Beach House Delight
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Morgan Howarth
Large beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and ceramic splashback.
Downtown Remodel
Downtown Remodel
Denman ConstructionDenman Construction
Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a rural kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring, white worktops, a belfast sink, multiple islands and brown floors.
Vermont Hillside Perch
Vermont Hillside Perch
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a country kitchen/diner in Burlington with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and ceramic flooring.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Moore Designs IncMoore Designs Inc
The Moore Designs team has formed long-term relationships with only the most highly skilled tradespersons and vendors in the area. This amazing kitchen illustrates why our clients typically can “Expect Moore” when building with Moore Designs.
Industrial Architectural Kitchen in Rowayton
Industrial Architectural Kitchen in Rowayton
NukitchensNukitchens
We designed modern industrial kitchen in Rowayton in collaboration with Bruce Beinfield of Beinfield Architecture for his personal home with wife and designer Carol Beinfield. This kitchen features custom black cabinetry, custom-made hardware, and copper finishes. The open shelving allows for a display of cooking ingredients and personal touches. There is open seating at the island, Sub Zero Wolf appliances, including a Sub Zero wine refrigerator.
Odessa New Construction
Odessa New Construction
Andrea Canedo DesignAndrea Canedo Design
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
Lahontan Redux
Lahontan Redux
Blackwood Construction, Inc.Blackwood Construction, Inc.
Photo of a rustic kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and multiple islands.
Earthy Bamboo Kitchen
Earthy Bamboo Kitchen
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Design ideas for a large rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and bamboo flooring.
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Palm Beach Gardens Kitchen & Bath
Palm Beach Gardens Kitchen & Bath
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Large traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, marble worktops and brown floors.
Beach House Kitchen
Beach House Kitchen
Keating Moore ConstructionKeating Moore Construction
Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a large beach style kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and stainless steel appliances.
Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_
Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_
Distinctive DomainDistinctive Domain
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, black worktops and raised-panel cabinets.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and dark hardwood flooring.
Spectacular Views
Spectacular Views
UserUser
Interior Designer - Andrea Georgopolis Photographer - Kimberly Gavin
Rustic kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback and multiple islands.
Dinesen bespoke kitchen model
Dinesen bespoke kitchen model
Garde HvalsoeGarde Hvalsoe
Large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multiple islands, a built-in sink, wood worktops and painted wood flooring.
lisa rubenstein - real room design
lisa rubenstein - real room design
Michele Lee Willson PhotographyMichele Lee Willson Photography
Michele Lee Willson
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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