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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 the heart of your home.

A matt blue AXSTAD glass door
A matt blue AXSTAD glass door

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 countertop if you need more floor space.

A VADHOLMA kitchen island in black and oak with a black pendant lamp above it and two stools in a white kitchen with beams.
A white kitchen has a VADHOLMA kitchen island in black and oak. It has a rail with a shelf and hooks for kitchen utensils.
In a bright kitchen, there is a TORNVIKEN kitchen island in off-white and oak, with wooden crates and bowls on the shelves.
A TORNVIKEN kitchen island in off-white and oak is standing in a bright kitchen with white chairs and a white pendant lamp.
A large VADHOLMA kitchen island in black and oak has two shelves where kitchen utensils, boxes and other things are stored.

All-in-one — kitchen island, extra storage and workspace, table, cart

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 also serves as a dining table for two. A stylish cart (or two) is another quick way to enhance your kitchen’s functionality.

A RESARÖ mobile drop-leaf table with storage is standing in a kitchen, with kitchenware on top of it and a stool next to it.
A kitchen has a RESARÖ mobile drop-leaf table with storage, folded down, with kitchenware stored on the open shelves.
A FÖRHÖJA kitchen cart in birch with wooden crates and baking pans stored on the shelves is parked against a white wall.
Two BEKVÄM kitchen carts in birch have been put together to form a kitchen island with things stored on the shelves.
A RESARÖ mobile drop-leaf table with storage, with bowls, plates and glasses on it, is placed against a green kitchen wall.

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 customized 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.

A large kitchen island with black-stained LERHYTTAN fronts and a wooden worktop has two big black pendant lamps above it.
A bright kitchen with a black-and-white floor has a large kitchen island with AXSTAD matte white fronts and two tall chairs.
A large white kitchen with VEDHAMN solid oak fronts features a big kitchen island, three black stools and two pendant lamps.
A kitchen island has drawers with FRÖJERED fronts in light bamboo, a big white pendant lamp above it and two black stools.
An off-white BODBYN glass door

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.

Clever kitchen island ideas on a budget

Don’t let the sleek design fool you — this four-castor-cart (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 carts together for more storage and an even bigger workspace, exactly where you want it.

A BROR cart in black with four castors is standing in a white kitchen with a microwave oven and two pots stored on it.
Two black BROR carts are standing next to each other, forming a kitchen island with kitchen things stored on the shelves.