Kitchen islands surged in popularity a decade or so ago as the focal points and the hub of the kitchen. Not only do they serve multiple uses, like extra cupboard space (useful since we are seeing less wall cabinets in kitchen design nowadays), a spot for the sink or hob, and even masses of worktop space for cooking, socializing or homework. One of the hottest trends in kitchen decor this year is fluted kitchen islands. Fluted can be also called ribbed, ridged, scalloped or whatever else, and such design is a cool way to add interest and texture to your kitchen. Let’s consider fluted kitchen islands to understand if they fit your kitchen or not.

What Is A Fluted Kitchen Island

Fluting is the vertical ridges on architectural columns, as seen throughout architecture since the Egyptian times. It has become a seriously hot look, especially on the fronts and backs of kitchen islands, creating the much-coveted fluted kitchen island.

There are several different styles of fluting you can go for on your kitchen island, from individually applied curved pieces made from plaster and stone to simple wooden slats and even clever fluted paint effects. Go for the style that you love best and you’ll have a kitchen centerpiece you won’t be able to resist showing off. a chic contemporary kitchen in white, with sleek and fluted cabinetry, a marble countertop, a fluted grey kitchen island and spotlights

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a chic contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a window backsplash, a ribbed kitchen island with black stools

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What Styles Can Welcome A Fluted Kitchen Island

A fluted kitchen island is a cool fit for any space, from a vintage to a contemporary one, from a minimalist to an eclectic one. Your island can look in many different ways, it can stand out with its shape, color, fluting and even style as accent kitchen islands are a hot trend. a minimalist white kitchen with a white stone backsplash and countertops and a ribbed kitchen island plus spotlights

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a modern white kitchen with a grey backsplash, a dark-stained slat kitchen island and black pendant lamps is a stylish space

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What Are The Coolest Fluted Kitchen Islands

Consider getting a curved fluted kitchen island: it features two hot trends in one and looks really gorgeous. One more idea to add eye-catchiness is to use fluting only on the part of the kitchen island. You may also take a mismatching and even contrasting kitchen island, for example, an all-neutral matte kitchen and a dark-stained fluted kitchen island. Get inspired! a sophisticated black kitchen with a white marble backsplash, an aged brass hood, a fluted curved kitchen island and tall stools with brass backs

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