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40 Fabulous Kitchen Islands
The kitchen island has become a staple in modern homes and indispensable when it comes to entertaining
Niki Bruce
24 June 2022
Houzz Contributor. Editor and Journalist for over 20 years. This is where I let my inner-homeowner run free!
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Feast your eyes on good-looking and practical islands from Singapore and around the globe.
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1. Location: Singapore
Designer: Architology
Features: A massive slab of marble that’s seamlessly matched makes this island look like a piece of sculpture.
Designer: Architology
Features: A massive slab of marble that’s seamlessly matched makes this island look like a piece of sculpture.
2. Location: Singapore
Designer: Sync Interior
Features: Classic narrow island has a waterfall edge and smart dining function.
Designer: Sync Interior
Features: Classic narrow island has a waterfall edge and smart dining function.
3. Location: Singapore
Designer: Studio FortyFour
Features: Delicate curves on this elegant island match the wall arch.
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Designer: Studio FortyFour
Features: Delicate curves on this elegant island match the wall arch.
Browse kitchen photos for inspiration
4. Location: Singapore
Designer: Designed Design Associates
Features: The dark counter top of this kitchen island makes a statement against the timber.
Designer: Designed Design Associates
Features: The dark counter top of this kitchen island makes a statement against the timber.
5. Location: Singapore
Designer: Architology
Features: Mixed materials of marble and timber create a kitchen island that is also a dining station.
Designer: Architology
Features: Mixed materials of marble and timber create a kitchen island that is also a dining station.
6. Location: Singapore
Designer: Sync Interior
Features: A substantial statement created from concrete.
Designer: Sync Interior
Features: A substantial statement created from concrete.
7. Location: Singapore
Designer: Free Space Intent
Features: Slim lines give a galley feel with this island.
Designer: Free Space Intent
Features: Slim lines give a galley feel with this island.
8. Location: Singapore
Designer: JDC interior
Features: Marvellous marble makes a statement in minimalism.
Designer: JDC interior
Features: Marvellous marble makes a statement in minimalism.
9. Location: London, UK
Features: Honed stone with an induction cooktop creates a contrast to the all-white bank of cabinets.
Features: Honed stone with an induction cooktop creates a contrast to the all-white bank of cabinets.
10. Location: Singapore
Designer: Distinct Identity
Features: Dark timber with blue accents is used to morph this kitchen island into a dining table.
Designer: Distinct Identity
Features: Dark timber with blue accents is used to morph this kitchen island into a dining table.
12. Location: Singapore
Designer: Country Concept
Features: Country accents abound in this cosy cookspace.
Designer: Country Concept
Features: Country accents abound in this cosy cookspace.
13. Location: Singapore
Designer: Blum SEA
Features: A multi-purpose island with seating and open storage.
Designer: Blum SEA
Features: A multi-purpose island with seating and open storage.
14. Location: Kobe, Japan
Features: A moveable kitchen island that in an open-concept kitchen.
Features: A moveable kitchen island that in an open-concept kitchen.
15. Location: Singapore
Designer: The Scientist
Features: A great big island with a sink and good-looking storage all around.
Designer: The Scientist
Features: A great big island with a sink and good-looking storage all around.
16. Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Features: Long and lean with plenty of storage.
Features: Long and lean with plenty of storage.
18. Location: Hobart, Australia
Features: A monochrome mix of black and white with a sink.
Features: A monochrome mix of black and white with a sink.
19. Location: Bali, Indonesia
Features: An interesting decorative end on this island. Could it be for standing up large paintings?
Features: An interesting decorative end on this island. Could it be for standing up large paintings?
20. Location: Adelaide, Australia
Features: A sink, storage and somewhere to sit.
Features: A sink, storage and somewhere to sit.
21. Location: Singapore
Designer: Distinct Identity
Features: Pops of colour, timber and metal with an industrial spin in this peninsula.
Designer: Distinct Identity
Features: Pops of colour, timber and metal with an industrial spin in this peninsula.
22. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Features: The table end of this island allows more light through.
Features: The table end of this island allows more light through.
23. Location: Singapore
Designer: Country Concept
Features: An island that has become the central focus in this family kitchen.
Designer: Country Concept
Features: An island that has become the central focus in this family kitchen.
24. Location: Bangalow, Australia
Features: A rustic table that also works as a kitchen island.
Features: A rustic table that also works as a kitchen island.
25. Location: Bali, Indonesia
Features: Concrete for a ‘kampung’ resort vibe.
Features: Concrete for a ‘kampung’ resort vibe.
26. Location: Melbourne, Australia
Features: An L-shaped island that works in a timber table for casual meals.
Features: An L-shaped island that works in a timber table for casual meals.
28. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Features: Hefty gold accents make everything look more luxe.
Features: Hefty gold accents make everything look more luxe.
30. Location: Brisbane, Australia
Features: The soaring ceiling is emphasised by the continuation of the timber grain from island to cabinet to wall panelling.
Features: The soaring ceiling is emphasised by the continuation of the timber grain from island to cabinet to wall panelling.
31. Location: Singapore
Designer: Architology
Features: Front front, handle-free cabinets and a built-in microwave.
Designer: Architology
Features: Front front, handle-free cabinets and a built-in microwave.
32. Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Features: This floating kitchen island has a monumental, but minimalist vibe.
Features: This floating kitchen island has a monumental, but minimalist vibe.
33. Location: North Carolina, USA
Features: Tonnes of textures create a warm and homey feel.
Features: Tonnes of textures create a warm and homey feel.
34. Location: San Francisco, USA
Features: The lovely arched entry is matched by the arches at the bottom of the island.
Features: The lovely arched entry is matched by the arches at the bottom of the island.
35. Location: Brooksville, USA
Features: Chandeliers over the island is an extremely lavish move.
Features: Chandeliers over the island is an extremely lavish move.
36. Location: Sacramento, USA
Features: Graphic cement tiles draw attention to this island.
Features: Graphic cement tiles draw attention to this island.
37. Location: Grand Rapids, USA
Features: Lovely lemon yellow adds a pop of colour.
Features: Lovely lemon yellow adds a pop of colour.
38. Location: Melbourne, Australia
Features: Stunning and exotic woodgrain.
Features: Stunning and exotic woodgrain.
39. Location: Fort Myers, USA
Features: A built-in banquet perfectly blends dining and food prep.
Features: A built-in banquet perfectly blends dining and food prep.
40. Location: Melbourne, Australia
Features: An island that is party-read.
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