Kitchen Island Ideas & Designs

Inspiration for a contemporary galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen remodel in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

California casual kitchen remodel showcasing white oak island and off white perimeter cabinetry
Large beach style beige floor kitchen photo in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface countertops, porcelain backsplash, an island, gray countertops, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Example of a large country l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor, tray ceiling and wood ceiling kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, black appliances, an island, white countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Wood-Mode cabinetry with Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliances.
Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

The kitchen features dramatic Iceberg quartzite countertops, creating another striking focal point as it wraps up the backsplash and envelops the hood. The island was designed with symmetry in mind, while also maximizing functionality for the space. Details like the five-foot-long sink, two dishwashers, and two sinks were thoughtfully integrated to preserve the room's balance and design. Additionally, a hidden, integrated paper towel holder offers both convenience and a sleek, unobtrusive design element, keeping the space clean and organized.

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, white countertops and shaker cabinets

The gold hardware and faucet stand out against the white and black backgrounds.
Kitchen - large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Designed by: Brittny Mee Photography: Mark Bayer
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

View of the the design combines delicate curves that evoke Spanish colonial architecture with soft hues of pink sand and natural woods. Neutral finishes and subtle textures create a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.

Mid-century modern u-shaped gray floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and green backsplash

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo Credit: Pawel Dmytrow
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

With using the walnut cabinets, we tried to keep the sizes as uniform as possible but there were some aspects the client wanted. One of those was the corner appliance garage. Hiding these necessary evils in a beautiful cabinet with easy accessibility was the perfect marriage.

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom