Islands In Kitchen Design. Kitchen islands are a great way to add more seating and counter space. When designing a kitchen, consider the island as another counter or work surface and decide how it will be a part of (or not a part of) the kitchen work triangle.
Think of kitchen island design as strengthening your core (a goal we can all relate to).
Good places for islands include the center of a kitchen or to enclose an open floor plan kitchen in an L shape formation.
Kitchen islands come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colors. Browse through these pictures of beautiful islands created with easy to install, cost-effective stone and wood A kitchen island is the room's hub, both in utility and design. Let your kitchen island lighting come from a warm light above that gives a welcoming glow reminiscent of the hearth.