white quartzite kitchen island
Manhattan is technically an island. So why shouldn't that kitchen boast something equally luxurious? This Cristallo quartzite one is located in an apartment with interiors by Kelly Bifun and designed by Studio Sofield. When the sun shines from behind, it becomes almost translucent. Behun installed a complementary quartz bar that runs the length of the window, allowing diners to enjoy dizzying views of the city.
Cozy marble and wood kitchen island
“The kitchen is on the small side, but I love it. It's a place people always want to be in,” says architect Celeste Robbins, who recently renovated her dream midcentury modern home on Lake Michigan. says. Since wood is the home's primary material, Robbins worked with Italian kitchenware store Boffi to install a timber island that leans into the kitchen and is topped with a complementary slab of Emperador marble. . You can only imagine how cozy this space will be once the fire is crackling.
celery green kitchen island
Sunshine streams through the windows of this historic Bay Area home, so it's no wonder designer Lauren Jeremiah wanted to bring that brightness to her cooking space. Here, she painted the kitchen island Farrow & Ball's Palehound (a bright celery green) and topped it with a marble slab that complemented the marble checkered floor.
Brazilian quartzite kitchen island
So, where do we start with this beauty? Not only does this custom green kitchen island belong to sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, but it also features stunning Brazilian quartzite (called Crystal Tiffany). It is also covered by subspecies (also known by the wonderful name). Pull up Mario Bellini for the Cassina stool and you've got a real winner for the hangout spot.
tile kitchen island
At first, this San Antonio kitchen felt outdated and bare, with its stark white walls and bamboo cabinets. Rather than tear everything down, Lake | architect Vicki Yuan, Flato made some strategic replacements, including recladding his kitchen island with fun hexagonal tiles by artist Erin Adams. selected. In fact, the same design is displayed at the pool just outside, giving it a bit of a “swim-up bar” feel, according to CNY. Pass the margarita!
eggplant purple kitchen island
Purple isn't a color that typically appears in kitchens, but we're here for it. In this Mediterranean-style home in Los Angeles, designer David Lucido painted a custom arched kitchen island in Benjamin Moore's subtly eggplant-hued caponata.
Reuse the kitchen island
For a budget-friendly option, try repurposing a vintage worktop like star chef Elena Reygadas did here in her Mexico City apartment. It's an upcycled carpenter's table that she painted an attractive patina green and topped with new stone slabs.
sculpture island
This sculptural kitchen island in Australian designer Tamsin Johnson's Sydney home ranks as one of the best we've ever seen. Gray Bianco His custom pieces carved from Gioia stone are both works of art and places for family gatherings.
modern marble island kitchen
If you have the opportunity (not to mention the budget!), why not turn your kitchen island into an architectural piece? Finnish modernist Alvara, a designer in his studio, took inspiration from Aalto's work when creating this Brooklyn kitchen, with raised white edges and Paonazzo marble tops reminiscent of his buildings. Customize his island with the features you dreamed up.
olive love kitchen island
If your kitchen island is far from destination-worthy, try staining it a unique shade. Look no further than Augusta Hoffman's elegant Manhattan kitchen. She covered the cabinets in a gorgeous olive shade. “I love green,” she says. “I think it's almost neutral.”
Bold and beautiful island kitchen
We can't take our eyes off this stunning kitchen island in a Chicago home designed by Summer Thornton. Rather than settle for a run-of-the-mill Carrara slab, she opted for a stone with purple and green swirls. Pro tip: Want to bring some color to your kitchen? Add style to your island with heaps of brightly colored (and long-lasting) produce like artichokes, citrus, and mini melons.
stone steady kitchen island
Exotic marble in shades that include every color of the rainbow is having a moment. All-star designer Jeremiah Brent embraces the trend in the luxurious kitchen of her Manhattan design studio, where she has chosen Bordeaux's Calacatta, Her Vagri, and Her Rosato varieties.
70s sculptural kitchen island
The most eye-catching kitchen island acts as a piece of sculpture. Montana Labelle's has a distinctly postmodern touch, with column-like legs slightly offset beneath the glossy slate.
beyond the curve
We love the diamond shape of this trendy kitchen island in this Le Witt-designed Manhattan apartment. Pairing pink bar stools with a candy-colored stove is a match made in heaven.
primary color kitchen island
Forget about white. In this happy Bay Area kitchen, designer Jessica Davis played with punchy primary colors. She painted the island Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue and placed a huge walnut board on top.
cottage chic kitchen island
Designed by interior designer Ann MacDonald and Prado Architects, this charming Minnesota lake home is crafted to evoke the client's Scandinavian heritage without going overboard. This lovely custom kitchen island features Scandic chic swivel legs, a detail that cleverly mirrors the exterior columns of the home.
blue beauty
We've written a lot about the joys of blue kitchen cabinets, and this example from a Manhattan apartment designed by Emily Todhunter is one to emulate. She painted everything, including the island, in Benjamin Moore's Van Cortlandt Blue.
gray kitchen island
Are you running out of storage? No problem! Choose an island with plenty of drawers to store dishes and other entertaining essentials. Architect Reid Abirama chose to paint the ventilation hood and other cabinetry the same gray color for a cohesive look.
twin kitchen islands
Two islands are definitely better than one, as demonstrated in Mara Brock Akil's chic Los Angeles kitchen. The reflective steel form perfectly complements the cabinet's rich wood.
old world glam kitchen island
Pass the mustard! We're obsessed with this custom yellow kitchen island (painted Farrow & Ball's India His Yellow) in his 18th century villa on the Spanish island of Menorca (of course). The look is given an even more charming, old-world feel by a dramatic marble backsplash and a gilt-bronze-trimmed chandelier sourced from a Madrid palace.
Anna Fixsen, associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, focuses on how to share the best of the design world through in-depth reportage and online storytelling. Prior to joining the staff, she held positions at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record magazines. Eldeco.com
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