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Dream kitchen island ideas for any space

Whether your kitchen is big or small, a kitchen island is a great way to add both style and function. It means extra storage and more workspace, but above all, it's a welcoming place for hanging out. And there's a stylish solution for every taste and budget that will fit right into to the heart of your home. 

 
ASKERSUND modern wooden kitchen with a wooden kitchen island and two black bar stools

Do I have room for a kitchen island? Yes, you do!

A kitchen island is ideal, particularly if your space is small. Shelves, and maybe even a rail above it, provide easy access to your kitchen utensils. Let family and friends help with food preparations — the bar stools invite company and can easily be pushed under the worktop if you need more floor space.  

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VADHOLMA black kitchen island with a black pendant light above it and two bar stools in a white kitchen with exposed beams
A RIMFORSA workbench made of stainless steel and bamboo
In a light-colored kitchen stands a white TORNVIKEN kitchen island with wood accents, featuring wooden boxes and bowls on the shelves
A black ALMARÖD mirror
A large VADHOLMA kitchen island in black and wood has two shelves holding kitchen utensils, boxes, and other items.
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All-in-one — kitchen island, extra storage and workspace, table, trolley

If you prefer something simpler than a traditional kitchen island, why not go for a mobile drop-leaf table? The multi-functional unit adds storage and increases workspace, and it also serves as a dining table for two. A stylish trolley (or two) is another quick way to enhance your kitchen’s functionality.  

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The kitchen is equipped with a RESARÖ wooden kitchen cart with a shelf holding kitchen utensils. Next to it is a small wooden stool.
In the kitchen stands a folded-up RESARÖ mobile rolling table made of wood, with kitchen utensils on the shelves.
A FÖRHÖJA wooden kitchen cart with wheels, featuring wooden boxes and baking pans on its shelves, is placed against a white wall.
Two BEKVÄM birch wood rolling tables without casters have been pushed together to form a kitchen island, with various items on the shelves.
Against a green kitchen wall stands a mobile RESARÖ kitchen cart made of wood, featuring a storage compartment that holds bowls, plates, and glasses. Next to it are two wooden stools.
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Create a good mood with these kitchen island lighting ideas

Like company? Give your kitchen an inviting atmosphere with great lighting. Big statement pendant lamps above a customised island set the style. Together with smaller spotlights, they provide sufficient light for all kinds of activities. Match the island fronts with the cabinets for a truly elegant look.  

Large kitchen island finished with ASKERSUND modern wooden cabinet fronts in a light ash pattern, featuring a white pendant light above the countertop and two black stools.
An oak KLAVRESTRÖM wall shelf in the kitchen
A black MÅGEBO microwave from IKEA 500
A spacious, traditional-style kitchen with white BODBYN cabinet fronts, featuring a kitchen island and a dark wood dining area.
A large wooden kitchen island with FRÖJERED cabinet fronts in light-colored bamboo and two white stools; two white pendant lights hang above it.

Secure your kitchen island to the floor

We all want our homes to be a safe place, so make sure that you properly fasten your kitchen island to the floor to prevent it from tipping over. 

Small kitchen island ideas with an open and modern design

A tidy room is a peaceful room, but when things get messy you always seem to lack the extra space you need to stay calm. These airy islands with a frame of steel are open on all sides, so that you can easily reach the necessary items and place them directly on the worktop. Hooks help keep the surface clean.  

A natural LOHALS rug, flat-woven in the kitchen
A white/Vallstena white METOD base cabinet with 4 doors, 2 shallow drawers, and 3 medium-depth drawers in the kitchen

Clever kitchen island ideas on a budget

Don’t let the sleek design fool you — this four-castor-trolley (or let's call it a kitchen island on wheels) features a robust black steel frame that withstands moisture and heavy loads. Use it by itself, or put two trolleys together for more storage and an even bigger workspace, exactly where you want it.  

A black kitchen cart on wheels is in a white kitchen; on it are a microwave and two pots.
Two black BROR rolling tables are placed side by side, forming a kitchen island with all sorts of items on the shelves.
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A kitchen island turns your kitchen into the heart of your home

A kitchen island isn’t just an extra work surface in your kitchen—it’s the beating heart of your space and the place where cooking and family moments come together. After all, a kitchen island with seating is the perfect spot to catch up over a glass of wine, keep an eye on your child’s homework while you prepare dinner, or enjoy a cozy breakfast together.

A kitchen with an island also has an open and luxurious feel. And even if you have a compact space, the island can serve as the transition between the kitchen and the living area. 

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Kitchen islands for more workspace and storage

If you have the space to create a kitchen with an island, choose one of our kitchen islands with seating. They come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and materials.

A wooden kitchen island adds warmth and a natural feel, while a stainless steel model offers a sleek, professional look. Perfect for the serious home cook!

With the right bar stools at your kitchen island, cooking and relaxing become a true pleasure every day. Choose bar stools with or without a backrest, depending on the style of your kitchen with an island. 

Mobile kitchen islands on wheels

Although we also offer compact, stationary kitchen islands, our mobile kitchen carts and rolling tables are perfect for smaller kitchens and apartments. What’s more, these mini kitchen islands on wheels are also more versatile: in your dining room (hello, serving cart!), in your bedroom (hello, mini-bar!), and even in your garden (hello, side table for your barbecue accessories).

Find out which kitchen island or rolling table suits your kitchen!