Every room has a central element that defines it. For the kitchen, that element is almost every time the kitchen island. It’s the piece that brings everything together, the piece that sits in the center and maintains an organized décor. The role of the kitchen island is not very specific. It’s a multifunctional element and it serves as a wonderful and practical storage piece with shelves and drawers but it’s also a great work surface.

Oak kitchen island with granite countertop and a rounded edge

Sometimes the kitchen island is also used as a breakfast area or table. Because of that, a special type of design has been developed. It’s a kitchen island and it’s also a table. These two pieces have been combined to create a very clever and functional mix that beautifully complements any kitchen. And just like in the case of any other piece of furniture, this type of kitchen island and table combo also comes in a variety of designs, shapes, sizes and colors.

Mediterranean kitchen island and table with room for sixMinimalist, white kitchen island with a table extension and sleek bar stoolsVery simple kitchen island with a clean, white design and a table for fourElegant black and white kitchen island with a three seater table extensionContemporary kitchen island with built-in sink and tableTraditional kitchen island with elegant detailing and a three seater table spaceElegant black and white kitchen island with a lateral table extensionSmall, compact kitchen island with a suspended table topL-shaped kitchen island with a rounded table insertion in betweenChic kitchen island with a lateral table extension for fourLong, white kitchen island with a table end and room for threeA six seater kitchen island that doubles as a table and barTraditional kitchen island with a small table insert and display areaMinimalist kitchen island with lots of storage and a built-in tableSage green kitchen with a round table extension for fourChairs under kitchen islandSmall kitchen island with a rounded edge that doubles as a tableElegant, compact kitchen with a wooden countertop and a matching four seater tableSquare-shaped kitchen island with a four seater table extension on the sideSmall and robust kitchen island with a table/bar extensionLong and sleek kitchen island with a table end for threeMinimalist, contemporary kitchen island with a wooden table and benchesL-shaped kitchen island with a sleek table and barstoolsSimple, modern kitchen island and table with a delicate design and clean linesRectangular kitchen island with a round table and colorful chairsSmall kitchen island with a long wooden table on the sideCompact, white kitchen island with a rounded three seater tableLong, clean kitchen island and table with five seats

While some designs are simple and incorporate the table into the island’s basin shape, others try to take it one step further and they feature innovative looks. Depending on the design and style of the kitchen you can find a diversity of kitchen island and table designs as well. Some impress with their detailing, some with their shape, some with the combination and materials while other keep everything simple and try to blend in for a uniform and coherent décor. We have made a selection of such kitchen islands and we included diverse designs for all tastes.

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