31 kitchen island ideas for your home

If you want your island to stand out, try shiplap! This project is easy to do by using pre-grooved wood panels and gluing them together using command strips.

For more information, see The Homes I Have Made.

Add a little floral flair with a custom design etched on the side. This ultra-modern Scandinavian design incorporates vintage touches for the perfect balance of new and old.

For more information, see The House That Lars Built.

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A black painted island at the bottom of the white kitchen creates a bold pop. Coordinating both cabinets and appliances brings beauty together.

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If your existing island needs a little tweaking, try a shaker-style trim. It adds just the right amount of interest to your space and only requires a few easy-to-find materials to complete the project.

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How much do we love this island made of simple antique tables? Best of all, it only costs $75 total. It was $65 for the table and $10 for the casters (which the blogger added to make the table more versatile).

Visit Holland Avenue Homes for more information.

If you have the space, why not install a long island with plenty of seating? This room has space for six of her bar chairs, beautifully contouring the galley-style kitchen and acting as a half-wall. I also love the black sink sunken into the white top.

Visit Vintage Revival for more information.

In some cases, you can even get creative with your seating without using chairs or stools at all. This cute DIY bench looks great under a simple but stylish island. As the blogger says, “I love that the kids don't have to chase the stool as they drag it around the kitchen.”

For more information, see The Craft Patch.

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This island brings both warmth and texture to the kitchen beyond it by adding wooden slats to the sides. If you (or your significant other) are handy with a saw or nail gun, this is a project you can tackle on your own. You'll love it!

For more information, please visit The Merrythought.

The island started out as a two-tiered coffee bar with no one using it, but after renovations it transformed into this nifty island. Beadboard complements the rest of the modern farmhouse style kitchen nicely.

For more information, please visit Snazzy Home.

The small size of the kitchen made it impossible to install a large island, so the designers used a wooden table with rotating legs. It perfectly offsets the almost all-white look of the space.

For more information, see Inspired by Glamor.

When planning your dream island, don't ignore the accessories that bring the whole look together. In this case, it's a gorgeous, bright brushed gold pendant lamp. This material is also reflected in the chair frames and cabinet handles, creating a sense of unity that is pleasing to the eye.

For more information, visit Carmona's Homemade.

Even if your kitchen is small, you may still have space for a fun-sized cart like this cute little figure. It also provides an additional work surface for the chef (or bartender) and storage space for neatly organized items.

For more information, please see “Tuesday Room”.

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The island not only has open shelving for stashing cookbooks, cutting boards, glass containers, and other goodies, but also a pull-out trash can so you can keep the trash can out of sight.

For more information, see Shades of Blue Interiors.

Featuring blonde wood and brushed gold hardware, this ultra-modern island not only looks super smart, but also meets your storage needs. You don't have to sacrifice your seat for storage either. On the other side of the island, his two bar chairs are hidden under a countertop overhang.

For more information, please visit Sugar & Cross.

Sometimes the color is all, This eye-catching island is proof of that. The base was originally white, but after careful consideration, the blogger decided to paint it a flat dark gray. The bold color changes the overall feel of the kitchen and adds a new dimension to the popular farmhouse style.

For more information, please see “Rental Rooms”.

This farmhouse island boasts all sorts of beautiful features, including furniture-style legs, barn doors, and a distressed white finish. Screened cabinets on both sides allow you to hide even more kitchen items.

For more information, visit Fox Hollow Cottage.

If you don't want to use very dramatic colors for your island, you may want to try something a little more subdued. (Bonus points if it changes depending on the light!) This pretty shade of gray can also look blue or green depending on the time of day, giving your kitchen a slightly different look.

For more information, please visit Jenna Kate at Home.

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