Design Inspiration: Kitchen Islands Lookbook

Kitchens are the central gathering place for family life. In the history of kitchen design, few trends have as much staying power as the island. As informal, open-concept homes became the norm; islands became the hub for everything from cooking to hosting.

According to a 2022 Houzz survey, a whopping 57% of renovating homeowners either add or upgrade an existing kitchen island! Our favorite thing about islands is how easily they lend themselves to customization and multiple purposes. Within one day, your island might function as a breakfast nook, lunch counter, homework spot, prep station, and the setting for happy hour with friends.

Over the past decade, islands have only grown bigger and better! Current trends include hidden microwaves, separate beverage/wine fridges, coffee bars, and even double islands for extra room for cooking and entertaining. If you’re searching for remodeling inspiration, scroll below to explore our kitchen islands lookbook!