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25+ Dream kitchen islands that are utterly drool worthy

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Designing a dream kitchen island for your home needs to accommodate a few simple rules: space for cooking, dining and inviting enough for family and friends to gather. There are many different styles and shapes you can work with to create your desired aesthetic. It needs to flow with the design of the rest of your home and fit within the context of your kitchen. If you have a smaller kitchen, perhaps it can still accommodate a small island.

You may need to hire a professional such as a custom cabinet designer to help you design your dream kitchen island. There are also lots of countertop materialsย and custom paint colors you can select from to create a unique design style that is all your own. Have a look below for some fabulous inspiration to help get you started! Be sure to let us know in the comments which kitchen island is your favorite and why.

Have a look at some past inspiring kitchen features we have presented here on 1 Kindesign:ย 30+ Brilliant kitchen island ideas that make a statement andย 65 Most fascinating kitchen islands with intriguing layouts.

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1. This is aย Cape Cod style kitchen, emulating the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the waterfront. A central U-shaped island is the major attraction.ย It gives an impression of grandeur and invites you to sit downย on the large built-in bench. (via Ateliers Jacob Cuisine & Espace)

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2. White oak cabinetry compliments oiled oak flooring in this stunning kitchen. Vintage industrial pendant lights helps to bathe the island with light. Four bar stools offers plenty of space for guests to get comfortable. (viaย Betty Burgess Design)

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3. An expansive dark blue wainscoted kitchen island is topped with a gray quartzite countertop. The island is complimented byย fourย naugahyde and metal Chi Barย Stools by Nuevo (source). The island is illuminated by threeย Darlana Medium Lanterns in gilded iron (source), suspended from a white plank ceiling.ย (viaย Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles)

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4. A once brown and gold kitchen was transformed into a light and bright space. Highlights includes a new Macabus White quartzite countertop, Ann Sacksย Savoy Mosaicsย herringboneย tile backsplash and a Blanco Silgranit sink. The designer added upper cabinets on top of the existing ones, bringing it all the way up to the ceiling. This creates a cohesive aesthetic. She selected clear glass Kichler Everly Pendants, which helps to not have a visual barrier in the space.

The barstools were custom designed, upholstered in a wipeable vinyl and indoor/outdoor fabricโ€”adding durability… very family-friendly. Paint colors: The island and existing hood are Sherwin Williams-Mindful Gray and the cabinetry is Sherwin Williams-Alabaster. The two tones helps to add visual contrast. Be sure to see all the details with before and after pictures, it is stunning… click the designer link! (via Aston Design Studio)

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5. The island cabinets are byย Shiloh Cabinetryย and the color is Dovetail Gray with no glaze was added. The perimeter cabinets are the same brand, but painted in the color “Polar”. The island countertop material is a 3cm polished super white marble. The hardware on the island is the Contemporary Metal Handle Pull by Richelieu.

Illuminating the island is the “Large Hicks Pendantโ€ from Circa Lighting. The Cadence French Black Bar Stools were sourced from Arhaus. The wall paint color is Sherwin Williams-Believable Buff SW 6120. The artwork in the dining area is the Morris Cranes I and IIโ€”source. (via Renewal Design-Build)

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6. This expansive kitchen island in Minnesota measures in at 8’6 x 4’6. The countertop material is a honed crema marfil marble. The beveled arabesque backsplash tile can be found here.ย The fabulous light fixtures above the island are the Mr. Brown Paris Lantern. They are hand finished by artisans! The counter stools were sourced from Restoration Hardware.ย (viaย Revision LLC)

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7. A Toronto, Canada home features this lovely traditional style kitchen. The expansive island dimensions are 4′ x 10′, while the kitchen itself measures in atย 20′ x 11′. The countertop material used in the design is statuario marble. The perimeter counters areย Caeserstone in the color Raven. The island posts are finished in a walnut stained oak. The custom cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore’sย  Simply White OC-117. Illuminating the island is the Benson Pendants from Restoration Hardware. (viaย Palmerston Design Consultants)

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8. A kitchen in Minnesota is the heart of the home, offering roughly 296 square feet of living space. The diameter of the circle part of the island is 49″ with a pedestal base. This offers a nice extension from the island as a cozy dining area. The narrow portion of the island measure 33″ deep and 66″ long to the start of the radius. The island countertop is soapstone, while the perimeter is granite.ย (viaย The Woodshop of Avon)

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9. The almost 10-foot long island is idealย for food prep, casual dining, using as a buffet, or enjoyingย a glass of wine with friends. The honed white Carrara marble countertops are 2.5โ€ thick, giving a clean,ย elegant aesthetic. The island featuresย Brookhaven cabinets, in their Designer Series. The 7″ pendant lights hovering over the island were sourced from Restoration Hardware. Additional highlights includes a subway tile backsplash and wall paint by Farrow & Ball in the color Skimming Stone. (viaย Michael Robert Construction)

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10. An Atlanta, Georgia home features this stunning kitchen designed byย Margaux Interiors. The island has a simple front, but features X’s on either side for a unique aesthetic.ย White Carrara marble graces the countertops and backsplash, complimenting the gray island. The barstools were sourced from Bernhardt. The ceiling pendants over the island areย the Goodman Large Hanging Lamps by designer Thomas O’Brienโ€”Circa Lighting.ย (viaย Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles)

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11. An L-shaped kitchen in a home in Illinois features an expansive island that can seat up to five people. It includes a prep sink and microwave. Quartzite countertops are set over a gray island, providing a nice contrast to the dark wood flooring. The Everly clear glass pendant lights are by Kichler Lighting. A subway tile backsplash completes the aesthetic. The kitchen is 19 1/2 feet by 21 feet and the island is 46″ x 119″.ย (viaย The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn)

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12. A shingle style waterfront home in Greenwich, Connecticut features this traditional kitchen. The island color is Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe. The perimeter cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. The countertops are Calacattaย marble. The pendant light fixtures above the island are fromย Urban Electric Company. The island dimensions are 6โ€™-6โ€ x 8โ€™-6โ€. The ceiling is constructed with Nantucket MDF beadboard. (viaย Douglas VanderHorn Architects)

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13. The kitchen island of this Minnesota home is illuminated by Elise pendant lights sourced fromย Elk Lighting (source). The island cabinetry is aย custom-mixed color. However, a close match is Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258. The countertop is Carrara Marble. The island dimensions are 3โ€™x9โ€™ x 5’x4′, and the kitchen is approximately 16’W X 20’D. (viaย Martha O’Hara Interiors)

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14. The 18″ pendant lights above the island were sourced from Muska Lighting. The cabinets are alder, in a custom gray brown stain with glaze. The bar stools were sourced fromย Ballard Designs. The backsplash and the flooring is a gray limestone from Italy. (viaย Hendel Homes)

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15. A home in Santa Barbara, California features this beautiful kitchen. The countertops areย honed absolute black granite. The island dimensions isย 4′ wide x 10′ long.ย The pendant lights suspended over the island are the “Industrial Factory Light” by Go Home Ltd (16″x18″).ย The backsplash is Carrara marble subway tile. Beautiful engineered French Oak flooring completes the aesthetic. (viaย Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects)

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16. A fresh yet traditional approach was infused into this beautiful update to a Georgiaย home by designer Lauren DeLoach. The kitchen showcases a limed-oak island with a Carrara marble countertop. Pewter hardware keeps the aesthetic classic. Completing the look, the striking pendant lights over the island. Theย Lorford Smoke Bell Lanterns are by designer E. F. Chapmanโ€”Circa Lighting.ย (viaย Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles)

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17. A modern Cape Cod style kitchen features a stunning traditional design. The island is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Brewster Gray. The perimeter cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore’s 925 Ivory White. The countertops are Millennium Cream Granite.ย The wall color is Designer Gray by Hirshfields. (viaย Hendel Homes)

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18. A kitchen in Georgia features a spacious island measuring at 8′ x 4′. The cabinet color is Sherwin Williams Creamy. The island countertop is a solid walnut withย a clear wax coating. Illuminating the island is the Metropolitan Zaragoza Pendantโ€”Source. (viaย Keystone Millworks)

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19. Thisย rustic yet elegant family kitchen in Birmingham, Alabama is spacious enough to make gourmet meals. (viaย Structures Homes)

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20. The wood on the island is an end grain walnut in a checkerboard pattern, offering a warmth to the kitchen. Integrated into the countertop island is a bar sink in a bronze color with a hammered finish. The pull-out baskets withย slides were sourced from Rev-a-shelf. Illuminating the island is the Farmhouse Oiled Bronze Pendant Lightย sourced from Elk Lighting.ย (viaย Insignia Kitchen and Bath Design Studio)

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21.ย The paint color used on the island of this Minnesota homeย is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156. The countertop isย Calcutta Gold Marble. The perimeter cabinets were painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17. The backsplash tiles are 3″ x 6″ Sonoma Square Edge in Super White. A pair of Darlana Small Lanterns illuminates the islandโ€”Source. The dimensions of the island is about 4′ 6″ x 9′ 3″ and the Kitchen is roughly 17′ x 18′ 6″.ย (viaย Martha O’Hara Interiors)

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22. A Miami home showcases this beautiful contemporary white kitchen. The overall dimensions of the island isย 15’D x 5’W. The knee space is 16″ and is supported by the cabinet below. Illuminating the dining portion of the expansive island is theย Light Shade 95 + Chandelier by Jurgen Bey, from Moooiโ€”Source. The wall backsplash surrounding the window isย Calacatta Gold from Opustone. (via B+G Design)

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23. This Philadelphia kitchen highlights a great attention to detail and an artistic flair. The island cabinet was custom designed by the designer. The color is Benjamin Mooreโ€”Evening Sky.ย The wood used on the island isย Fir floor joists salvaged from an old building. To keep the countertop in prime condition, a wood wax is applied once a monthโ€”Source. The perimeter cabinets were sourced from the brandย Ultracraft. The color is Stone with a Nickel Glaze.

The light fixture illuminating the island is vintage. Something similar can be sourced here. The ceiling is painted in Benjamin Mooreโ€”White Dove OC-17, while the walls are Benjamin Mooreโ€”Gray Owl 2137-60 Owl. The handmade cement tile backsplash is from Avente Tile in their Cuban Heritage Series.ย The island is aboutย 42″x96″, while the kitchen itself measures approximately 12′ x 22′.ย (viaย Buckminster Green)

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24. Aย fabulous transitional style home in Dallas, Texas features this amazing family kitchen. Two slabs ofย Via Lactea granite was used on the island countertop. While volakas marble was used on the perimeter counters and backsplash. Illuminating the island is theย Maxim Lighting Matrix 8-light Satin Nickelย Pendantโ€”Source. The island measures 7 feet by 12 feet. The flooring is wide plank, American black walnut.(viaย Platinum Series by Mark Molthan)

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25. A beautiful California home features this spacious island kitchen. Highlights includes a walnutย countertop on the island with an integrated sink. The dimensions of the island is 4ft x 9ft. The flooring is reclaimed wood planks.ย (viaย Taylor Lombardo Architects)

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26. A farmhouse in Houston, Texas showcases this beautiful kitchen. The island measures in at roughlyย 14′ x 5′.ย The dimensions for this space is approximatelyย 26′ x 14′.ย The steel windows on this project were custom produced by a local fabricator. (viaย Dillon Kyle Architects)

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