Kitchen islands have become an essential kitchen feature, with the shift towards larger kitchens in open spaces. It is an easily adaptable piece that can be long and thin and runs parallel to the work area. It can house a sink, appliances, a sitting area, and plenty of storage.
We will introduce ourselves a little in the world of kitchens with islands, appreciate different styles, designs, but above all offer beautiful ideas to apply each one in your home. The personality and tastes of a person can be seen reflected in their kitchen. It is not always necessary to follow the rules, a person with a good eye can go away from trends and still surprise with an original design.
Rustic Island Kitchens
This is a typical rustic kitchen. It is possible, with good lighting and good seats, to make an island which is a daily meeting point both for breakfast and to be able to accompany the cook.
This image shows, a rustic, antique wooden kitchen island. These are a good reason to unite with the neighboring dining room so that the transition of materials is not so contrasting.
The island can be used perfectly as a daily dining table.
Let your imagination fly, the combination of smooth walls, stone, wood and even steel give very cozy results.
More about this beautiful style: Rustic kitchens 25 photos and design and decoration ideas
Modern style
A beautiful kitchen shows how the same materials used in the kitchen continue to the island, creating the feeling of a kitchen-dining loft.
Again in a situation very similar to the previous one, but simply showing another style. In this case, as you can see, the island has very decorative shelves, with translucent doors.
The designs can be very varied, for example this can be a good option to invite a good group of friends to a pizza tasting.
A typical modern style eat-in kitchen. A daily dining room next to the kitchen, with an impressive island that matches the materials of the table.
More about this style: Modern kitchens 2018 70 photos of designs and decoration ideas
vintage style
There is a belief that kitchens must follow a format. Well no, this photo says it all, the imagination has no limits.
Another lovely vintage look, the kitchen island is an antique table, which complements the vintage pendant lamps nicely.
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classic
The classic will certainly never cease to surprise us, the elegance that this kitchen imparts is unmatched.
Combining the kitchen with the dining room can be one of the smartest decisions you can make. The unification of spaces helps practicality, as well as saving space and of course contributes to the most important thing, which is to unite more people who live together in the house.
Country
The country style should not be followed rigorously either, details such as lighting can be added to break the rules and give the kitchen a little color.
Many times, for couples, or for families but for the purpose of a secondary dining room, putting an island in the kitchen with chairs is a good option either just for breakfast and snacks.
