Incredible Kitchen Islands

by yael

No man is an island, but (almost) every man can have one. A kitchen island, that is. Adding an island can make most kitchens more efficient and practical with added seating, storage, counter space, and even sinks and appliances.

Not only are kitchen islands sensible, they’re stylish too. We scoured Houzz.com to find thirteen of the most amazing islands, Here are the standout pieces that made our list.

The classics

These islands are timeless and striking, perfect for any kitchen:

Marble + waterfall edge = want it now.

A piece of furniture lends a homey and classic air to this kitchen.
Simple, with a colorful twist:

No room for an island? Think again. Yours can be portable!

This gem was submitted by a Quality Bath customer. It’s modern yet timeless, and simply beautiful:
The sculptural

Some islands are designed to make you wonder how it’s done; some are so different they seem more like art than functional kitchen space.

This one seems to defy the laws of physics:

This looks like it would be better suited in an art museum:
And this one is so different, it will inspire you to think about what you can park in your kitchen:
The breathtaking
Luxury materials, lighting, oversized prints, live-edge wood… these speak for themselves.
Did you favorite make the list? What would you do with unlimited resources?
yael