Afraid to do your entire island open? Then just do a small one and push it up against a closed cabinet island. That way you don't have to worry about the transition between shaped legs intersecting with square panels. Tip: In order to fit that drawer in, the top flat section of the leg is extended down a bit, allowing for a good transition between cabinet and leg.
The long kitchen island is a great element in this great room. I love how the island mimics the dining table and complements the exposed ceiling beams.
This traditional kitchen island features a beautiful farm sink and contrasting black countertop. For visual interest, the cabinet housing the sink is set back and has feet characteristic of a piece of furniture.
Three-Side SeatingGenerally, fitting seats on three sides of the island requires a large kitchen. However, there are multiple configurations that can work for different layouts.In this example, the island is fairly square, with a rectangular dining zone taking up roughly half of its deep depth. This gives enough room for just one seat on two of the sides, but that is enough to allow two to four guests to converse easily.
Another option is to extend a dining area out from the island to create a T shape as seen here. This essentially butts a full table up against the island, for plenty of seating for six or even more.
9. Large Eugene Pendant Light by Thomas O’Brien for Visual ComfortMetal dome pendants anchor the heavy-duty kitchen in this Los Angeles loft. The island and eating space they hang above is made from reclaimed beams and plumbing pipes. Backsplash: Autumn Brown stone tile from the Lucca collection, Walker Zanger
7. Steeg Hanging Light by Kevin Reilly for Holly HuntClean-lined maple butcher block countertops and white cabinets complement the minimalist lantern pendants in this Sonoma, California, farmhouse. The kitchen’s warm hues and natural light invite gathering. Wall and cabinet paint: Linen White, Benjamin Moore
5. Fenchurch Pendant by Currey & CompanyThe luxe, distressed look of oversized pendants brings a rustic touch to this Hamptons-inspired kitchen in St. Louis. Bring on the lobster rolls.
A simple square leg with a recessed detail is used here to hold up the extended overhang of this traditionally-styled island. In this case, there's no apron connecting the leg to the island cabinets.
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