Incorporating appliances into kitchen islands is a great way to improve the usability of kitchens of all sizes. The positioning of your stove, sink, and refrigerator can greatly affect the ease and efficiency of meal prep, and kitchen islands can be a major factor when laying out that work triangle.
Below you can find the most amazing kitchen island ideas that will serve as incredible inspiration for your kitchen remodel and show you exactly why placing your stove on the island just makes sense.
A Black and White Kitchen With Marble Countertops and Bar Stools at the End of the Island
This white marble countertop does a fantastic job of incorporating seating in addition to the stovetop. The location of the stools in relation to the stove makes serving casual meals a breeze and is great for entertaining guests while cooking a meal.
Additionally, since the counter space by the sink is limited, the kitchen island ensures there’s enough room to keep the kitchen functional.
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A Peninsula-Style Kitchen Island With a Range Hood in an Open Concept Room
This island creates a visual divider between the kitchen, dining table, and living space which is often needed in an open-concept room. However, to conserve floor space in the kitchen and facilitate movement, the kitchen island is just wide enough to fit an electric cooktop.
The black range hood helps with the visual separation and ensures any smoke or steam is whisked away.
Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Frederic Boucari, for Historiska Hem
A Stunning Marble Kitchen Island With Solid Colored Cabinetry and a Herringbone Floor
One way to make your kitchen island stand out is to use a striking material against a plain, flat cabinet finish. This island, as well as the recessed space centered in the cabinetry, is sure to impress guests.
The positioning of the cooking surface in relation to the sink means that any pots and pans used for meal preparation can immediately go into the sink to soak.
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A Traditional-Style Kitchen With a Full-Size Gas Stove in the Island
This kitchen design has a slight rustic feel with cottage and farmhouse elements peppered throughout. The full-size stove makes this the perfect kitchen island for cooking a wide variety of dishes. A brass-edged range hood and Edison bulb pendant light add dimension and strengthen the overall theme and styling of this kitchen.
A Small Square Marble Kitchen Island Paired With Dark Cabinetry and an Electric Stove
This small island perfectly fits the size of this kitchen and provides sufficient space for food prep. The marble countertop and backsplash add visual interest to this small kitchen, especially when placed against the dark cabinets.
As with other kitchen island ideas, the location of each element in relation to each other makes meal prep quick and easy with everything being just a step away.
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A Small White Kitchen With Open Shelving and an Island With Pendant Lights
This kitchen layout also optimizes the work triangle, placing the stove and sink across from one another. The island has just enough space to house a full-size cooktop with room on either side for cooking utensils and dishes to be at the ready.
A pair of small lights above help make sure that everything is well lit and open shelves on the wall keep commonly used items within reach.
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A Table-Style Kitchen Island With Storage Space and Built-In Appliances
The extra space provided by the deep drawers of this kitchen island design compensates well for the lack of wall cabinets. Electrical cords connecting to the stovetop are cleverly hidden within the island to create a seamless look and an elevated design. Overall, this island perfectly blends the latest trends with traditional aesthetics.
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A Dark, Dramatic Kitchen Island With Matching Counter Stools and a Large Cooktop
As we’ve previously seen, kitchen islands don’t have to be made of the same materials as the rest of the counters. This island, however, approaches this concept with peak contrast in mind. Solid, intense black covers the island and its stools to add depth and prevent the space from feeling flat.
A silver wine fridge, gold-toned faucet, and sleek black stovetop work together to enhance this effect.
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A Neutral Color Scheme With an Integrated Cooktop in the Kitchen Island
This open space is full of neutral tones and natural wood finishes alongside new kitchen appliances, blending modern and traditional touches.
Where some kitchen islands may stray away from the established counter design, this island maintains the theme for a cohesive look that allows other elements of the space to shine. In this case, the square picture window is placed front and center, inviting you to enjoy the view.
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A Large Island for Extra Counter Space and Casual Seating
Thanks to its size, this one island serves multiple purposes and is large enough to include things like a mini fridge and other appliances.
Many of the kitchen islands we’ve seen so far have both the stovetop and oven located together, but the separate appliances used here provide additional storage space and functionality. The pale wood finish that’s carried throughout the space creates an understated, peaceful environment.
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White Countertops and a Full Size Cooktop With Kitchen Island Seating
This thinner kitchen island separates the dining area from the cooking space in a natural way. The additional storage created by the open shelves on the end of the island provides the perfect place to display decorative items or store materials that need to be easily accessible. Comfortable stools create an ideal spot to have a casual meal or talk with guests.
Styled by Clindholm Design, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem
A Thick Marble Kitchen Island With Black Accents and Small Appliances
This bold and commanding marble island is the perfect addition to this marble and wood kitchen. The thick marble slab used for the countertop allows the stovetop and its components to all be housed inside with only the knobs showing, creating a sleek appearance.
Simple black stools sit at one end and are the perfect height for the counter space to act as a casual dining space. Appliances built into the cabinetry and an undermount sink complete the work triangle.
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A Peninsula-Style Island in a Small Kitchen With Integrated Storage and Timeless Decor
This simple white island provides extra storage in addition to housing the stove, maximizing the usability of the room. The smooth, low-profile cooking surface almost goes unnoticed in this peaceful kitchen full of varying shades of beige.
Where other kitchen islands stand alone, this island connects to one wall which allows plenty of space to pass around it without issue. This is especially important if there are multiple people in the kitchen at the same time frequently.
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A Striking Marble Kitchen Island With Bold Veining and a Recessed Area for Stools
For kitchen islands that make an impact, imposing marble slabs with thick veining patterns are the way to go. This island makes its presence known while bringing an undeniable sense of luxury into the kitchen.
A flush stove and simplistic stools are careful not to overpower or hide the beauty of the marble, and understated, mildly abstract decor pieces help to tie the marble in with the wooden cabinetry.
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A Dark Kitchen Island Design With Steel Countertops and a Multipurpose Cooktop
Stainless steel countertops are becoming increasingly popular for use in residential kitchens due to their appearance and unmatched durability. This kitchen uses stainless steel for both countertops and the backsplash.
Though two different countertop materials would work in this space, keeping a consistent kitchen counter material strengthens the sleek appearance. The built-in stove has multiple zones meaning that you can have multiple different processes happening at the same time using the same appliance.
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An Elegant Stone Kitchen Island For a Centrally Located Stove With Pendant Lights
This kitchen island is a great example of why placing a main appliance on the island has multiple benefits. By choosing to put the stove on the kitchen island, you also leave room on the surrounding countertops for things like a breakfast bar or coffee area.
Additionally, as shown here, this placement can make the stove the centerpiece of the kitchen, putting it at an equal distance from all of the other elements of importance.
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A Unique Wood Kitchen Island With Rounded Edges and a Seamless Cooktop
Similar in appearance to butcher block countertops, this oak island is a stunning centerpiece to this kitchen. Unlike butcher block kitchen islands, however, this island uses two different tones of wood and sports rounded edges.
The matching flooring and cabinetry create an atmosphere that matches a rustic cabin, but the modern features help the room feel up-to-date and relevant.
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A Grey and White Kitchen Island With a Large Range Hood for Proper Ventilation
If you want to make sure your kitchen is properly ventilated, a large range hood extending down from the ceiling can help.
By placing the stove, and by extension the range hood, on the island, you can reserve space for wall cabinetry elsewhere. This is a huge bonus for anyone who needs that additional storage.
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