For a kitchen island with a bright and airy feel, consider a design that resembles freestanding furniture rather than a sturdy set of cabinets.
1. Show off Beautiful Flooring
If you have chosen an attractive flooring, such as patterned tiles or herringbone parquet, it makes sense to show it as much as possible. An island with legs (rather than a base) is great for ensuring you can see the floor underneath it. Parquet floors are a great feature of this room, with light green islands gently perched above it.
2. Combine Island Functionality with Table Appearance
If you’re torn between having an island and a big table, a design like this can be a great compromise. The top and legs form a table-like structure, while cabinets and shelves add to its functionality. The oak island complements the rest of the kitchen, and the composition of the kitchen looks like a series of individual pieces of furniture.
3. Try a Stand Table
If you want to keep your kitchen as open as possible, consider using a worktop-style island. The stand legs support the thick black marble countertop, creating an industrial look.
An open design like this means everything is on display, so think carefully about your appliances and plumbing. For example, the pipes of this gas stove run along a groove leading out of one leg. The pipes are covered with walnut strips, and the pipes are then connected to the gas pipes on the floor.
4. Mix Styles
Try tucking the freestanding entryway table next to the island on the base to combine the two looks. This huge painted island is a sturdy presence in the room, while the bare wood unit next to it adds some light-hearted interest.
This mix gives a more industrial look to traditional kitchens. The shaker-style island looks very different from a modern dining area, but the freestanding island helps to connect them together.
5. Customize Leg Height and Drawer Depth
This island takes the freestanding look a step further and the legs are longer than usual. The designers designed a row of deep drawers that provide plenty of storage space while leaving plenty of space underneath.
The wide slit gives the room a sense of relaxation and shows off the beautiful stone floors underneath.
6. Create a Knee Hole and a Foot Pedal
A separate island can be used well as a breakfast bar. The designers of this island have opened one side to accommodate a row of stools and a built-in footrest for added comfort. It makes the kitchen more like a social space, with open areas adding to the island’s sense of independence.
7. Add a Rustic Vibe
Do you like to create a rustic and modern feel in your kitchen? Then an island like this one is ideal. There are drawers, crates and shelves under the large countertop, equipped with casters and movable. The design adds an eclectic personality to the room and offers plenty of versatile storage space.
