Functional And Smart Storage Kitchen Islands

Functional And Smart Storage Kitchen Islands

What should you pay attention to first when designing a kitchen? Cabinets, Amybe appliances, but there is another super important item that is very helpful in all kinds of kitchen work. A kitchen island is a popular element for kitchens of different layouts because it is convenient for cooking, parsing, and even serving and consuming food and drinks. But in addition to these functions, a kitchen island can also be a storage unit in addition to built-in appliances and lights, and we definitely recommend you to go for such an option.

a beautiful kitchen with green base cabinets, white stone countertops and an eye-catching kitchen island with glass shelves

a beautiful kitchen with green base cabinets, white stone countertops and an eye-catching kitchen island with glass shelves

A beautiful modern kitchen in blush, tan and white colors with herringbone tiles, a stained extractor hood, white cabinets and a white kitchen island with plenty of storage space

A beautiful modern kitchen in blush, tan and white colors with herringbone tiles, a stained extractor hood, white cabinets and a white kitchen island with plenty of storage space

a striking kitchen with white farmhouse cabinets, tan and brown stone countertops and a backsplash, kitchen island with lots of drawers

a striking kitchen with white farmhouse cabinets, tan and brown stone countertops and a backsplash, kitchen island with lots of drawers

a chic, minimalist kitchen with light stained and white cabinets, a sleek white kitchen island with storage and a dining countertop

a chic, minimalist kitchen with light stained and white cabinets, a sleek white kitchen island with storage and a dining countertop

A modern kitchen with a large black metal kitchen island with open shelves is a cool idea to display beautiful tableware

A modern kitchen with a large black metal kitchen island with open shelves is a cool idea to display beautiful tableware

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, aqua tile, a large kitchen island with white countertops and open shelving for storage and display

a modern kitchen with light stained cabinets, aqua tile, a large kitchen island with white countertops and open shelving for storage and display

a modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a large navy kitchen island with wooden countertops and open shelves for storage

a modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a large navy kitchen island with wooden countertops and open shelves for storage

a modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, a matching kitchen island with open shelving and rough wooden beams and a fireplace

a modern kitchen with stained sleek cabinets, a matching kitchen island with open shelving and rough wooden beams and a fireplace

Since kitchen islands are all different, the storage space they offer is also different. If you have a table-style kitchen island, you may be able to add additional shelf underneath for storing and displaying dishes, cutlery, and other items. Even if you don’t have this shelf, you can add it if necessary. A standard cabinet-like kitchen island may have storage space behind doors and also on the outside – some open shelves on the sides and not only. Modern kitchen islands can boast beautiful open shelving that accentuates the corners of the island, built-in wine coolers and simply wine storage units. Installation is expensive and not easy, but it’s worth it!

a modern white kitchen with sleek, illuminated cabinets, built-in light fixtures, an oversized kitchen island with wine bottle storage, and a live edge countertop for dining

a modern white kitchen with sleek, illuminated cabinets, built-in light fixtures, an oversized kitchen island with wine bottle storage, and a live edge countertop for dining

a cozy farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets, butcher block countertops, glass pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and a tabletop kitchen island with open shelving and flowers

a cozy farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets, butcher block countertops, glass pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and a tabletop kitchen island with open shelving and flowers

a graphite gray Shaker-style kitchen with stone countertops and an oversized island with drawers and niches for storage

a graphite gray Shaker-style kitchen with stone countertops and an oversized island with drawers and niches for storage

a gray farmhouse kitchen with white gloss herringbone tiles, white countertops, an oversized gray-and-white kitchen island with open counters and a beverage cooler

a gray farmhouse kitchen with white gloss herringbone tiles, white countertops, an oversized gray-and-white kitchen island with open counters and a beverage cooler

A beautiful slate gray kitchen island with drawers for storage and a built-in stove is a beautiful idea with lots of function

A beautiful slate gray kitchen island with drawers for storage and a built-in stove is a beautiful idea with lots of function

a minimalist kitchen with light stained cabinets and white marble countertops, a marble backsplash and a large kitchen island with plenty of drawers for storage

a minimalist kitchen with light stained cabinets and white marble countertops, a marble backsplash and a large kitchen island with plenty of drawers for storage

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island with metal and wood counters, and open storage

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island with metal and wood counters, and open storage

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, white tile and stainless steel appliances, and a black kitchen island with open shelving

a modern white kitchen with sleek cabinets, white tile and stainless steel appliances, and a black kitchen island with open shelving

a Nordic kitchen with white cabinets and butcher block countertops, a large kitchen island that serves as a table and an open storage unit for dishes

a Nordic kitchen with white cabinets and butcher block countertops, a large kitchen island that serves as a table and an open storage unit for dishes

a Scandinavian kitchen with dove gray cabinets, white countertops and a white tile backsplash, a gray kitchen island with open storage for books and wine bottles and drawers

a Scandinavian kitchen with dove gray cabinets, white countertops and a white tile backsplash, a gray kitchen island with open storage for books and wine bottles and drawers

A kitchen island with storage can suit any kitchen design, it can have it all – a storage space, a dining or drinks area, a cooler and open shelving to make it super functional and I would say such an oversized piece has a lot to offer The storage space makes additional cupboards almost unnecessary. Check out the most practical and stylish solutions below and get inspiration for designing your own kitchen island!

a small Scandi kitchen with black cabinets, white countertops, pendant lamps, vintage fixtures, a stained wood kitchen island with drawers and open shelves

a small Scandi kitchen with black cabinets, white countertops, pendant lamps, vintage fixtures, a stained wood kitchen island with drawers and open shelves

A small white kitchen with black countertops and a large kitchen island with large open shelves for storage is cool

A small white kitchen with black countertops and a large kitchen island with large open shelves for storage is cool

a stylish farmhouse kitchen with white shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a black kitchen island with drawers and open shelving

a stylish farmhouse kitchen with white shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a black kitchen island with drawers and open shelving

a tiny kitchen with white cabinets, neutral countertops, statement upper cabinets, and a light blue kitchen island with open shelves to store all the essentials

a tiny kitchen with white cabinets, neutral countertops, statement upper cabinets, and a light blue kitchen island with open shelves to store all the essentials

A white and stained farmhouse kitchen with navy blue walls, blinds and a stained wood island with casters, drawers, boxes and baskets is cool

A white and stained farmhouse kitchen with navy blue walls, blinds and a stained wood island with casters, drawers, boxes and baskets is cool

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, a mint green kitchen island with open shelves for storage and stainless steel appliances

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, a mint green kitchen island with open shelves for storage and stainless steel appliances

A white farmhouse kitchen with a glossy white tile backsplash, a cheerful blue kitchen island with book storage and drawers is a smart idea and a touch of color

A white farmhouse kitchen with a glossy white tile backsplash, a cheerful blue kitchen island with book storage and drawers is a smart idea and a touch of color

a white farmhouse kitchen with boarded cabinets and butcher block countertops, a kitchen island with open shelving and stained wood beams on the ceiling

a white farmhouse kitchen with boarded cabinets and butcher block countertops, a kitchen island with open shelving and stained wood beams on the ceiling

a white farmhouse kitchen with planked cabinets and walls, built-in appliances and an oversized gray kitchen island with dining area and lots of open shelves for storage

a white farmhouse kitchen with planked cabinets and walls, built-in appliances and an oversized gray kitchen island with dining area and lots of open shelves for storage

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, a small kitchen island with open shelves and an enclosed storage compartment

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, a small kitchen island with open shelves and an enclosed storage compartment

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, black countertops, and a rounded island with wine storage

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, black countertops, and a rounded island with wine storage

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, white stone countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and an island with open storage nooks

a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, white stone countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and an island with open storage nooks

a white kitchen island with glass cabinets, green accents and green backing, an oversized kitchen island that is a table with open storage and tiny drawers

a white kitchen island with glass cabinets, green accents and green backing, an oversized kitchen island that is a table with open storage and tiny drawers

a white, minimalist kitchen with elegant cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white marble countertop and open storage niches

a white, minimalist kitchen with elegant cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white marble countertop and open storage niches

a charming farmhouse kitchen with wood beams on the ceiling, neutral cabinets, black countertops and a tan kitchen island with drawers and boxes for storage

a charming farmhouse kitchen with wood beams on the ceiling, neutral cabinets, black countertops and a tan kitchen island with drawers and boxes for storage

An oversized kitchen island with drawers to store everything and a gray stone countertop is enough, you don't need cabinets for this

An oversized kitchen island with drawers to store everything and a gray stone countertop is enough, you don’t need cabinets for this

An oversized stained kitchen island with open shelves for storage and holders for towels is a very functional and cool solution

An oversized stained kitchen island with open shelves for storage and holders for towels is a very functional and cool solution