A kitchen island with seating is a great space-saving solution for smaller kitchens, as you can combine the kitchen table within your layout plan. If you live in a bigger home, however, kitchen islands with seating are an easily accessible alternative for having your morning coffee, breakfast or dinner with just two people while other family members are out.

A kitchen island can be a perfect addition to your interior, and it can tie the whole kitchen layout together. Plan out a countertop overhang so you have space for your feet and the seats and just like that, you turned your kitchen islands into a breakfast bar.

The perfect kitchen island is considered while planning the space design, yet you can always use one of those carts kitchen islands so you have a flexible option to be used for food preparation or for having breakfast.

If you are thinking about integrating a kitchen island with seating in your remodel, make sure to check out the list below.

A lowered kitchen island with seating in a two-tone kitchen

The two-tone kitchen cabinets in this gorgeous space offer a lot of storage opportunities, however, by picking out the upper cabinets in a lighter color, the layout doesn’t look too crowded. The kitchen island is made out of the same material as the dark wood kitchen cabinets used on the bottom and finished with the same beige stone countertop.

The back half of the kitchen island is lowered and turned into a bar which allows for dining chairs instead of high bar stools. If you prefer sitting on a regular chair this might be a great way to design your kitchen island as well.

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A regular island module paired with bar stools

If you don’t have a lot of extra space available in your kitchen but still want to provide an extra seating opportunity at the island, it can be enough to place small stools in front of the storage modules. While it’s more comfy to have an empty space for your legs, this can work great while cooking.

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A U-shaped kitchen design with an elegant breakfast bar

The breakfast bar in this kitchen is perfectly balanced with the U-shaped layout of the kitchen design itself. The kitchen island connects the kitchen with the living room as well, which is a nice added bonus.

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A terrazzo kitchen island with seating in dark wood

The terrazzo countertops in this beautiful kitchen with beige cabinets are also used to construct the kitchen island with seating on the back. While the color palette of the kitchen design is rather light, the dark wood bar stool stands out in this setting and offers a great spot to have a drink or to gather around come dinner time.

The sides of the kitchen island box the seating area in, which provides the layout with interest and clean lines.

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A functional island with storage underneath the seating area

The island with seating in this beautiful kitchen design with blue cabinets is optimally used for extra storage. This spot is perfect for storing things you don’t need that often as it’s a bit less accessible than the other modules.

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A classic kitchen design with a breakfast bar

While most of the island ideas with seating in this list are more modern examples, you can achieve a perfectly functional island in a classic kitchen style just as well. The combination of the shaker cabinets with the marble worktop in this deVOL kitchen allows for a breakfast bar that is lined with shiplap in the back to add a classic touch.

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An island with white cabinets and a light look

The white modern cabinetry in this kitchen is enhanced with an eye-catching stone counter that also comes back on the island tabletop that extends far over the storage module and is supported by a metal leg at the end. This approach makes the layout of the kitchen lighter and allows for plenty of seating space underneath.

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A long island with seating on the back

The backside of this kitchen island is a great place to add stools when they are needed, yet it also allows for a spot to stand and work together on a dish. The elegant sage green color on the cabinetry pairs nicely with the wood and copper design details in this room.

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Black leather stools stand out against a warm tone setting

The design and style of the island with seating follow the aesthetic of the kitchen, which results in a perfect balance between the two elements. The black leather bar stools add a delicate contrasting tone to the style of the space and create extra seating for guests.

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A classic white kitchen island on white-soaped hardwood floors

In this classic-style white kitchen, the island with seating is the perfect center module. The two storage modules on the side of the island balance the look and the island provides a seat for three people.

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A marble island with seating and storage

I love the mixture of styles in this room: modern and minimal kitchen cabinetry with a marble counter pairs nicely with the historic features of this house. The storage drawers underneath the island add the perfect variation to the otherwise full marble construction, which holds two delicate wood bar stools.

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A bar stool in a lighter wood tone stands out in the room

The combination of the bottom drawers and cabinets in dark bamboo is contrasted with white upper cabinets and a white counter that also comes back on the island with seating. The gorgeous statement stool is made out of a lighter wood tone, which makes it stand out in this room.

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A long kitchen island with seating in a restaurant-like setup

This beautiful kitchen with white oak kitchen cabinets and black accent pendant lights has a kitchen island with seating that spreads over the full length of the space, allowing the placement of at least four bar stools.

This layout reminds me of a restaurant bar and it’s a great setup for offering your guests a drink while you are still cooking up something for dinner.

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A modern dark wood kitchen with matching bar stools

The seating area behind this kitchen island includes storage on the kitchen side and bar stools at the front. Since the material on the chairs is the same as the one used to create the cabinetry, they blend in with the rest of the space, making them more subtle and allowing for a more modern appearance.

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kitchen islands can include a full dining table

This kitchen layout includes an island with seating that extends into the adjacent room. The kitchen island includes open and closed storage, a wine cooler, and a full dining table with four chairs. In a setup like this, you don’t need an additional dining table, as the massive counter is multi-purpose.

The beautiful brass light fixture above the kitchen island accentuates the length of the layout, while also offering functional lighting over the entire island. I love the way this kitchen merges with the home decor in this house.

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A wood counter meets a stainless steel counter on the kitchen island with seating

This kitchen island was designed to be used as a frequently used seating area, as the materials are picked out to ensure optimal functionality. The side of this perfect kitchen island that is used to cook and serve has a practical stainless steel worktop, while the side that is used to enjoy food with family or friends has an elegant wood finish that matches the wood tone on the kitchen cabinetry.

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A kitchen island with a practical stainless steel countertop

This terracotta kitchen with stainless steel countertops has an interesting corner layout that is completed with a kitchen island with an open backside for placing bar stools. The stainless steel is a great tabletop as well, as you don’t need to worry about spills.

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A kitchen island with seating placed around it

The countertop overhang combined with the tick countertop on the island in this kitchen not only ensures a statement design look but also allows for seating to be placed on different sides of the island, making it easier to have dinner together with more people without having to sit in a row.

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A grey marble kitchen island paired with wood elements

The back side of this beautiful grey marble kitchen island is turned into a spot for placing one or two stools, which can also be set aside for a cleaner look when not in use.

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A black kitchen island paired with two beautiful bar stools

The black kitchen island stands out in this kitchen with grey cabinets in a beautiful way. The space underneath the kitchen island suffices for two seats and next to it you can find an additional storage cabinet to keep the island organized.

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A small kitchen island in a grey shaker kitchen

When designing the right size island for your kitchen, you need to consider the layout of the space, access points and empty space around all sides, and the functionality it needs to hold. I love the way the owners of this home placed the kitchen island perpendicular to the shortest side of the kitchen, which opens up the space.

The location of the island allows plenty of space for storage and seating, without taking away surface area in front of the other worktops.

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When working on a kitchen project, I always make sure to check out the inspirational images on the DeVol Kitchens website, as they are always so authentic, unique, and personal.

DeVOL kitchens was founded in 1989 by Philip deVries and Paul O’Leary, who were design graduates at the time who renovated antique furniture and created bespoke pieces from their small workshop. Not long after that they opened a showroom in Cotes Mill and are now making bespoke kitchen designs for clients across the UK.

The DeVOL kitchens can be characterized by traditional techniques paired with modern innovation and I always recognize small inspirational things in their designs that make the complete kitchen design truly one-of-a-kind. In the list below, I selected my favorite kitchen designs from their portfolio of kitchen spaces, which has been a true inspiration for me over the last few years.

A classic English kitchen in a subdued yellow with a brown kitchen island

The Stoke Newington Kitchen combines authentic designs reminiscent of simpler times with some unique touches, which play an important part in the personality of the space. The owners of this place knocked down a brick wall and replaced it with a glass partition which allows rooms to be separated, yet the daylight can flow freely from space to space.

The subdued yellow on the classic English kitchen cabinets is finished off with a Carrara marble countertop that is elevated behind the brass faucet. The aged brass hardware and hanging rail spreads across the entire kitchen module and comes in handy to store pots and other utensils and it gives the kitchen a farmhouse look. On the other side of the kitchen, you can find a brown kitchen island that adds a beautiful dark tone to the color palette.

This truly bespoke kitchen is finished off with a dark wood table, dark wishbone dining chairs, and a Gaselier light from the Heirloom collection, which is made using traditional techniques.

A grey shaker kitchen with a breakfast bar in a galley layout

This kitchen in a historic house in Bath belongs to the founders of Cereal magazine. Rather than filling the interior completely with classic antiques, the owners took a more contemporary approach and paired antiques with modern furniture pieces, art, other inspirational things, and a beautiful galley kitchen with a breakfast bar that looks over the historic houses in Bath.

The soft and warm grey shaker kitchen is finished off with painted knobs and a minimal white countertop. The combination of lower and upper cabinets with wall shelves allows for ample storage space, without the layout feeling too busy or crowded.

A green shaker kitchen with classic details and appliances

This beautiful green kitchen in The Stepney Townhouse in East London has green-brown shaker cupboards that suit the room and the Georgian house perfectly. The dark shaker kitchen is lightened with marble counters and a white farmhouse sink, finished off with brass cabinet pulls, which are such an important part of the classic appearance of the kitchen design.

An oak kitchen inspired by mid-century English furniture

While the real shaker collection offers economical furniture inspired by authentic shaker carpentry and the Classic English kitchen is a truly bespoke kitchen made in the highest quality, the Haberdasher Collection, pictured below, is inspired by mid-century English furniture.

The East Sheen Kitchen pairs oak cupboards with a big old wooden table, vintage chairs, and beautiful appliances with intricate details. This combination of modern innovation, good taste in detail, and a few classic and timeless pieces result in a unique kitchen design that is a true inspiration.

The walls are treated with soft white limewash paint and the brass details all over the design add a sense of elegance which pairs nicely with the eye-catching black and white tile flooring. The marble backsplash behind the stove and sink add an elegant touch to the wall surface.

A blue shaker kitchen with a white and gold shaker shelf

In this house in Cardiff, the interior designers used the cabinetry from the Real Shaker kitchen collection, which is economical furniture inspired by authentic shaker carpentry. In the very beginning, deVOL kitchens were designed in a minimal way, without too many cupboards and a kitchen island in the middle, just like in the room below.

The light blue shaker cabinets have a calming effect in the space and even though no upper cabinetry is used to create a calm look, the wall shelving with the gold rail fills the wall space above the counter and offers a perfect spot to add a beautiful selection of kitchen details to make this room unique.

A soft wood kitchen with a long wood peg rail over the counter

The Ellei Home Kitchen features the Sebastian Cox kitchen in white soaped wood, enhanced with white marble counters, a beautiful oak peg rail spreading over the entire space, and a general sense of good taste in objects that turn this interior into a truly bespoke kitchen.

A Jersey kitchen with authentic designs reminiscent of when things were made to last a lifetime

When renovating this Brownstone in Jersey City, the owners made sure to preserve the interiors’ original features. The intricate building details are paired with a classic greige kitchen mixed with some shaker kitchen elements to ensure the highest quality, keep a check on costs, and add variety to the design.

The Arabascato Corchia marble used on the counter also comes back on the backsplash and wall shelf above the stove and the delicate porcelain pendant lights above the kitchen island with seating finish off this space, which was designed for the long run.

The top of the higher cupboards are finished off with kitchen cabinet molding to give them an elegant finish.

A pale blue shaker kitchen with a brass finish

The South Wing Kitchen has amazing original features, which are paired with a simple kitchen layout that doesn’t distract from the intricate details in the building. The chimney holds the cooker and features bespoke brass tiles to give it a modern look. The pale blue cabinets pair up nicely with the elegant off-white walls and the two wall shelves on each side of the chimney are perfect for holding cups and glasses.

A truly bespoke kitchen with red shaker cabinets

The Oxfordshire Farmstead is a truly bespoke kitchen with elaborate pink tiles as the main focal point in the room. The red shaker cabinets and show-stopping tiles are paired up with a wonderful selection of accessories and vintage furniture pieces.

The old prep table in the middle of the kitchen adds authenticity and the touches of warm aged brass from the rails, taps, and hardware tie the design together in a subtle, elegant way.

A blue shaker kitchen against warm beige walls

The blue shaker kitchen in this Regency Terrace in Bristol adds a wonderful cool color tone to the warm beige wall color in this historic place. The large alcove holds larger storage cabinets, while the large kitchen island is the center of the kitchen design. The crystal chandeliers finish the look off and make the space truly bespoke.

If you are a coffee lover like I am, a dedicated coffee station is something that can bring real joy to your mornings. Whether you like to use a French press, an espresso machine, or use a filter setup, a dedicated coffee bar where you can store your beans, filters, prettiest coffee mugs, or milk frother all within easy access is such a great advantage.

You don’t need a large surface to carry out some of the coffee station ideas in the list below. Some coffee makers take up more space than others, however, usually having a dedicated counter space somewhere in your kitchen is sufficient to bring all your coffee essentials together and create a beautiful coffee station.

Take a look at the inspiration below and get ideas on how you can integrate a coffee bar into your own kitchen or dining room. And the good news? You don’t need to be an interior designer to carry out some of these genius ideas!

A kitchen dining room with a small coffee station inside the tall kitchen cupboards

I think this is one of those brilliant coffee station ideas that is truly unique and practical. The small space in between the closed cabinets was left open to pour yourself a cup of coffee from the Moccamaster coffee maker, yet it’s narrow enough not to have to compromise too much cupboard storage space.

The back and side of the niche coffee bar are lined with white tiles with black grout, which gives this area its own finished appearance. It’s such a creative idea and a great use of this kitchen corner.

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A hidden coffee station behind a roller cabinet

One of the more subtle coffee bar ideas on the list in this kitchen with a smart corner layout includes a coffee station behind a roller door, with open shelving on top to display pretty cups and ceramics.

Some coffee equipment is pretty, however, if you want to hide your coffee machine away for a clutter-free appearance, placing it behind a cabinet door or roller door in this case still makes it easily accessible. Yet, you can hide it away when it’s not in use.

The corner section of a kitchen is sometimes a lost area that is difficult to make functional, so placing the coffee bar here is a great workaround.

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An elegant coffee bar inside a tall cupboard with LED overhead lighting

LED overhead lighting certainly adds some extra elegance to your home coffee station. The niche coffee bar inside of this tall cupboard setup with dark green cabinet doors has a contrasting white counter material on which the coffee maker is placed.

The sides have the same color as the cabinets and LED overhead lighting makes sure the coffee station can be illuminated at night, which is great for making coffee very early in the morning while it’s still dark out.

The coffee bar is close to the kitchen sink on the other wall, which makes it easier to brew yourself a cup of coffee in the morning.

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A niche coffee station with floating shelves for coffee mugs

A niche spot in between the main kitchen and the large window is filled with a coffee bar that includes a table-like structure in combination with a wood wall shelf with an integrated peg rail. The contrast between the dark wood tones, the white walls, and the cement flooring works very nicely in this coffee bar and it utilizes an otherwise lost area.

If you want to achieve this look but don’t want to work with a fixed element, you can also use a rolling cart that fits the space and combine it with wall shelves for an easy diy coffee station.

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A kitchen corner is turned into a small spot for the coffee machine and a glass cabinet

An awkward corner spot against the wall is the perfect spot for a low kitchen cabinet with a small counter for the coffee maker. The glass cabinet is great for holding coffee supplies, mugs, and coffee accessories. Since the upper cabinet is less deep than the lower one, the view toward the kitchen doesn’t get too obstructed.

The ribbed glass panel inside the door is see-through, yet it makes the contents of the cabinet blurry for a calming effect in the space.

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A built-in coffee station inside the wall

This is one of those coffee stations that has been built into the existing layout of the kitchen. The niche in the wall behind the counter has been turned into a coffee station with cabinet doors, which is great for coffee storage.

The inside of this niche pantry has been painted burgundy to make it stand out in an elegant way and the floating shelves are great for keeping mugs and other coffee essentials.

The cabinet doors have the same color and design as the main kitchen cabinets and they open on top of the kitchen counter.

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A coffee bar on a dedicated countertop space next to a window seat

The area in front of the window of this kitchen has been turned into a cozy window seat with pillows, allowing space on the left side for tall cupboards with lots of storage opportunities and a small spot on the right with dedicated counter space for the espresso machine and coffee grounds.

The elegant floating shelf is perfect to store mugs and a few plants that must thrive next to the window. This setup with the window seat right next to the coffee station is ideal for guests enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning.

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A hidden coffee station inside of a kitchen pantry

The main coffee station cabinet in this gorgeous kitchen with pink cabinets and terrazzo countertops includes the coffee grinder, while the closed cabinets on the bottom are great for storing extra cups for guests.

The inside of the coffee station pantry is finished off with a terrazzo countertop and backsplash, which gives it a very integrated look inside the kitchen design.

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A niche space inside the kitchen cabinets is transformed into a home coffee station

A niche space in between the tall cabinets in this beige kitchen has been transformed into a home coffee bar with a floating shelf that can hold mugs and cups. The niche space is lined with oak wood, which gives it a finished look.

The countertop space also has an oak finish, which provides a perfect spot for the coffee maker. This niche spot approach is a relatively easy way to create a DIY coffee station, without needing an interior designer, it just needs a bit of careful planning together with the kitchen remodeling company.

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A coffee bar next to the fridge and dining area

This gorgeous and spacious home coffee station is integrated into a wall of tall cupboards that also includes the oven and the fridge. The coffee bar is conveniently located right next to the dining area and next to the fridge where you can get milk for your morning coffee.

Inside the niche coffee station, two floating shelves are applied to the wall for coffee mugs, and the coffee machine rests on top of the countertop space. This way, you have both the coffee maker and your favorite cup collection within reach.

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A wall-to-wall cupboard arrangement with a coffee bar

The combination of the tall cupboard with the lower cabinet in this clean and minimal kitchen design that goes from wall to wall includes a delicate home coffee station in the niche space above the lower cabinet.

The light oak kitchen cabinets pair up nicely with the subtle light grey wall color and the stainless steel wall shelves that are perfect as the finishing touch to the style of this minimal home coffee bar. The stainless steel of the shelves comes back in the coffee maker as well, for a balanced appearance.

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A home coffee bar inside the kitchen cabinets

The coffee station in this kitchen has been included in one of the tall cupboards with dark grey cabinet doors for a subtle effect and ample storage space around the coffee machine.

The floating shelves contain the essentials, a beautiful arrangement of cups, coffee grounds, and a coffee machine resting on the bottom of the cabinet. You can open the cabinet in the morning to have everything easily accessible and close the pantry when you don’t need it.

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A coffee station with an open shelf set in the main kitchen area

While you can create a separate coffee station on a rolling cart or inside of a tall cupboard, like in most of the coffee bar ideas on this list, you can also integrate your coffee bar in the main kitchen area and dedicate some countertop space to your coffee maker.

This beautiful kitchen with pale yellow cabinets and a white shiplap backsplash transforms a niche space next to the tall kitchen cabinets into a coffee station. Adding the two wall shelves works great for glasses, however, it could also be used as a mug rack to quickly grab your morning coffee.

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A coffee bar inside of dark oak kitchen cabinets

Another great coffee station that is included inside one of the cupboards for an elegant effect and the ability to hide the coffee maker or French press away when it’s not in use. The dark oak kitchen cabinets come back in the backsplash of the coffee bar for an elegant and moody effect from which the stainless steel of the coffee maker stands out.

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A pantry with a tea and coffee station and drawers for storage on the bottom

When you are planning your kitchen from scratch, you can include a coffee bar with integrated doors and drawers to store additional coffee supplies away. When you add doors that fold inside the kitchen layout, they don’t disturb you while making your morning brew, however, you can still achieve a clean look when you close them.

This beautiful kitchen with light oak cabinets has a tall cupboard that is completely dedicated to a home coffee station, with two open shelves on top for storing ceramics, sugar, and tea bags, a countertop area for the electric kettle or coffee supplies, and three drawers on the bottom to store, sugar, coffee beans, tea, and other essentials.

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A corner kitchen cabinet is great to adjust your kitchen design to the space and to make it feel integrated. Even though most kitchens use them, corner kitchen layouts bring unique challenges.

How to make use of this dead corner and optimize the wasted space is something that many homeowners have to deal with. You can optimize this dead corner space with pull-out drawers or a lazy susan, yet there are many ways to maximize the functionality of your corner kitchen.

In the list below, you can find my favorite corner cabinet ideas that will help you decide on the planning of your next kitchen remodel. Even though it’s the more expensive option, it’s usually better to get help from a professional kitchen company to plan and install a corner cabinet layout.

Open shelving as the corner cabinet

In this kitchen with light oak kitchen cabinets, the corner kitchen cabinet is created by merging tall cupboards together with the lower cabinets in front of the window. It’s hard to say whether the underside of the open shelves is accessible for extra storage space, yet the layout looks very elegant.

The countertop continues into the open shelves and the illusion of a bigger kitchen is created by making the blind corner cabinet an open one.

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A blind corner is accentuated by a lighter countertop and cabinet underside

The cabinetry in this beautiful red kitchen with a kitchen island is built in a corner layout. The corner of the room also contains a module that hides the pipes, meaning the blind corner created by the cabinets meeting can’t be used for storage.

The blind kitchen corner can be observed in both the bottom and upper cabinets, providing a lot of storage capacity. By picking out the countertops and the bottom cover of the upper cabinets in a lighter color, the corner kitchen cabinets get framed in a unique and stylish way.

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A white kitchen with corner cabinets and open shelving between two windows

The off-white kitchen cabinets fit the corner space in this beautiful kitchen with white walls and two windows perfectly, allowing for the upper part to be free of cabinets.

Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson and Johanna Wikstrand Moresco for Kulladal

Corner cabinet ideas with tall storage modules

In this kitchen with dark wood kitchen cabinets, the area above the blind corner cabinet is used for a glass cabinet combined with the extension of the countertop.

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In this kitchen with blue cabinets, the area in the blind corner is used for an open cabinet for the Kitchen Aid and cookbooks. The lower part contains a drawer that can be opened on top of the countertop.

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A corner kitchen cabinet underneath a niche cooking spot

The small countertop space in the corner of this kitchen is covered by the hood and upper cabinets, resulting in a cozy niche corner for cooking.

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Floating shelves follow the corner design of the kitchen

A beautiful floating shelf set follows the corner kitchen cabinets and draws attention to the corner space, while also allowing a spot for displaying ceramics.

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A compact corner kitchen with wood shelves

The corner solution of this compact L-shaped kitchen allows access to all cabinets on the bottom, leaving the upper area free for a beautiful set of wood shelves with an integrated peg rail.

Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

A minimal white kitchen with elegant corner kitchen cabinets

This minimal kitchen setup includes a beautiful corner cabinet which can be optimized by the use of a lazy susan. The elegant upper cabinetry is only used on one wall, resulting in a light kitchen style.

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Optimized counter space on top of the corner cabinets

In this U-shaped dark green kitchen, the counters on the two corner cabinets are enhanced with shelves that almost don’t take away countertop space. The bottom cabinets pair up drawers with corner cabinets that could hold a lazy susan each to store lesser-used appliances.

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The illusion of a corner layout

By painting the walls in the same paint color as the tall cupboards, the illusion of a corner kitchen is created.

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Open storage space in a blind corner cabinet

Rather than working with lazy susans or pull-out drawers, the blind corner cabinet in this kitchen is used for open shelving, which is an easy and effective solution to utilize as much space as possible for kitchen storage.

While you have to keep these open shelves clutter-free to maintain a minimal look, they also offer easy access to your pots and pans while cooking. The floating shelf on top of the tile backsplash is great for adding glasses.

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A corner kitchen cabinet with a window seat

The blue kitchen cabinets in this modern space are continued over into a window seat in a corner plan. even though you need to sacrifice storage space in one of the lower cabinets, the window seat has drawers as well to hide away clutter.

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A modern kitchen that makes use of window sill space

When you need to install a kitchen around a window, it always comes with a few challenges. The corner of this kitchen also includes the window frame, allowing the countertop to take over the window sill and thus creating more floor space in the kitchen plan.

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A shaker kitchen with great use of storage in the blind corner

This shaker kitchen cabinetry takes organization to the next level and includes ample storage opportunity from floor to ceiling. The kitchen storage in the corner is filled with two cabinets (one of them is a great candidate for a lazy susan) on the bottom and a narrow cupboard on top which includes two small drawers and cabinets.

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An outside corner cabinet to expand the kitchen into the living room

This galley kitchen is expanded into the living room by wrapping the open shelving and the countertop around the corner wall. This results in a small breakfast bar, combined with open shelving and it connects the kitchen with the other rooms of the interior.

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An empty upper area above the corner cabinets for a lighter look

In this minimal kitchen with push-to-open cabinets and a fresh white marble countertop, the upper cabinets are hung up above the stovetop but don’t continue all the way toward the corner.

Corner cabinets tend to make the kitchen look more crowded, so keeping the area above the corner cabinet free of upper cabinetry ensures a minimal and modern look.

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A narrow pull-out drawer next to the kitchen sink

This beautiful shaker kitchen with sage green kitchen cabinets combines a corner cabinet with a lazy susan with a narrow pull-out drawer in the available space next to the kitchen sink to optimize otherwise wasted space.

Narrow pull-out drawers like this one are great for storing spices or cutting boards and they allow you to fill up gaps in your kitchen plan. In this example, it wouldn’t be aesthetically pleasing to place the farmhouse sink right next to the corner cabinet, so a narrow drawer offers a perfect yet functional gap filler in this case.

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Two separate kitchen modules meet each other in a corner

Even though this spacious kitchen with green kitchen cabinets looks like it was made with a kitchen corner cabinet at first glance, it’s actually two entirely different kitchen modules placed together.

The blind corner is filled by a fake wall, which is covered with black marble that is also used on the backsplash. While this is an effective solution to plan out your kitchen cabinets, you would need to replace the corner storage space with a wall.

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A blind corner to expand countertop space in the kitchen

In this beautiful, minimal kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, an impressive marble countertop, and black hardware the corner layout seems to be purely aesthetic. Even though the kitchen corner isn’t optimized for storage, an additional countertop area is created, which is pretty useful as well.

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A wider corner set up to allow for extra counter space

The corner area next to the window is expanded slightly before going over into tall cupboards that reach the doorway. This allows for more counterspace and it opens up the space next to the window visually. The open shelves that connect the wall with the tall cupboards are ideal for displaying pretty kitchen ceramics.

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Open corner storage next to three glass cabinets with drawers

This impressive kitchen includes three tall glass cupboards with drawers at the bottom that go over into lower cabinets by the window. The countertop continues into the open shelving above the corner storage, which allows for easy access to most used ceramics and glasses.

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Closed cabinets rest on top of lower kitchen corner cabinets

In this kitchen with grey kitchen cabinets the tall cupboards at the back wall are all used for closed storage, including the ones that sit on top of the blind corner on each side of this galley kitchen.

Most kitchen cabinet ideas on the list will keep the area on top of the kitchen corner open, yet in this example, cabinet doors are applied to the corner as well. Keep in mind that you would either have to keep the counter space clear so you are able to open those cabinets, or store unused or barely used kitchen items in those cabinets.

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An open corner cabinet as part of a wall of tall cupboards

This kitchen with pink kitchen cabinets has an impressive wall of tall cupboards from which the lower cabinets containing the sink seem to be extruded.

Since the kitchen island provides the kitchen with ample countertop space, the entire wall can be used for storage and the bottom half of the blind corner can be closed off. The upper area contains closed shelving which would be perfect for placing a coffee corner for example.

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A corner kitchen cabinet with a lazy susan

This beautiful corner shaker kitchen with upper cabinets reaching the ceiling and corner cabinets on the bottom makes use of drawers on the one side and a cabinet door with a lazy susan behind it on the other side. Lazy susans are great to maximize storage space in a corner cabinet as they allow you to get access to the blind corner and use it for storage.

Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

A kitchen corner cabinet with a roller door

Rather than providing the corner cupboard with cabinet doors like the other ones, a roller door was applied to the top part of the corner cabinet. The stone countertop continues inside the cabinet turning it into an extension of the kitchen when it’s open and a closed corner storage when the roller is down.

The top area of the cupboard makes a perfect wine cabinet and the blind corner underneath is not used for storage.

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Open shelving fills a corner space next to the kitchen window

This kitchen combines lower sink cabinets in front of the large window, with tall cupboards on both sides. By adding open shelves to the corner space, the layout of the kitchen stays light and you create easy access to plates and glasses in this spot.

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Upper cabinets on each wall leaving the corner section open

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A lower module comes out onto high cupboards

In this beautiful greige kitchen with beige walls, the wall opposite the windows is filled with high cupboards, creating a practical and space-saving corner layout with the lower module that contains the sink and stove.

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Floating kitchen shelves are a great option to add additional storage space to your kitchen walls, without the layout and design of the kitchen feeling too heavy. Especially in small spaces, sometimes the combination of both upper cabinets and lower ones can be a bit too heavy for a room layout. However, by replacing some or all of the upper cabinetry with floating shelves, the look becomes light and airy.

Installing shelves can be a great way to add a spot for displaying a few pretty kitchen objects, depending on the weight capacity and shelf placement. The most important factor when styling your floating shelves is to work with different materials, sizes, and heights so you end up with an interesting look for your kitchen that looks balanced and not too crowded. Play around with it a little to find the right look for your kitchen space.

Floating kitchen shelves can be planned when you design your kitchen and most kitchen companies will have a few models in their catalog. However, you can use any floating shelves (just pay attention to a few factors like weight capacity, dimensions, and stain sensitivity) or even go the DIY route in your kitchen.

A combination of upper cabinetry with a floating shelf placement

If you want to achieve a lighter kitchen look, yet you do need upper cabinetry for storing away food or kitchen appliances, creating an upper layout that consists of a combination of cabinets and floating kitchen shelves might be just the right balance you are looking for.

In this beautiful kitchen, both the floating kitchen shelves and the upper cabinetry are white, resulting in a lighter effect that contrasts with the dark wood cabinets at the bottom of the kitchen. The floating shelf starts above the stone backsplash and the thickness of the shelf is the same as the thickness of the cabinet edge right next to it.

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A minimal white kitchen with a full-length floating shelf

In the kitchen in my previous apartment, minimal white cabinetry paired up nicely with a white countertop, brass hardware, white walls, and a full-length white floating shelf with an integrated LED strip that functioned as overhead lighting.

I loved the floating shelf for styling and since the combination of lower cabinets and tall cupboards provided more than enough closed storage space, I could use the floating kitchen shelves solely for displaying pretty kitchen items, one of my prints, or even taller items like a vase with flowers.

White floating kitchen shelves with a classic look

This beautiful classy kitchen with blue cabinets is finished off with a white farmhouse sink, white countertops, and matching white floating shelves mounted on the wall above the sink which allows everything to be within reach while you cook or wash the dishes.

The white brackets of the open shelving enhance the amazing classy look of the kitchen and they are also used to mount the brass rail that spreads along the entire shelf length. The shelf itself is used for details, small artwork, and plants, which complement the elegant wall lamps that hang right above it.

The brass rail matches the brass of the faucets and kitchen hardware for a cohesive look.

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Marble floating kitchen shelves in a corner layout

The floating kitchen shelves in this beautiful kitchen with sage green kitchen cabinets are constructed out of the same material as the backsplash. The installation of the shelves is done on two walls, resulting in a corner layout on the first shelf with the rail hanging below it.

The combination of the floating shelves with the rails creates a great kitchen section for keeping glasses, dry goods, and utensils. The top shelf is used for pretty accessories to decorate the space, while the bottom one is more functional.

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Floating kitchen shelves made out of the same marble as the backsplash

The different kitchen materials in this kitchen complement each other in such a perfect way. The impressive marble backsplash is also used as the material for the large floating kitchen shelves, which ties the look together and provides the kitchen with an ideal spot to display a selection of glasses and accessories.

The floating shelf fits the exact dimensions of the kitchen module, making it fit perfectly inside the niche space created by the two tall cupboards on each side.

This would be a great idea for a high-end bathroom as well, to make floating shelves out of the same material as the marble used for the shower wall.

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A wood wall shelf in the same material as the kitchen cabinets

I think this is one of the best wood shelf ideas on the list, as the wood of the floating shelf matches the light oak wood of the kitchen cabinets in this small studio kitchen. The small open shelving has a standing edge on the back and on the sides and fits perfectly underneath the sloped A-line roof.

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Floating kitchen shelves in front of a window

This is one of the more unique floating shelves on the list, as the floating shelf is mounted in front of a kitchen window, making it an ideal spot for plants as they get so much sunlight there. The floating shelf has a bar on the bottom for hanging kitchen utensils and a kitchen towel, which comes in handy right next to the kitchen sink.

Keep in mind that in Scandinavia (where this kitchen is located), often windows open towards the outside. If your windows open inwards like in most other European countries, this would only be an option if you don’t plan to open this window.

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Tin floating kitchen shelves next to the stove hood

The elaborate stove hood design in this kitchen is quite prominent with its intricate detailing on the bottom that would make it challenging to fit cabinets next to it on the wall. Floating kitchen shelves on each side of the hood add elegance to the setting and make the black material of the countertops come back against the white kitchen wall.

The combination of the olive green kitchen cabinets with the black in the kitchen shelves and countertops and the white walls make for a powerful and unique palette that is enhanced by the subtle brass hardware.

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Walnut floating kitchen shelves in a corner kitchen layout

This beautiful kitchen with walnut cabinetry and grey marble countertops was kept empty on the top walls, with the exception of the beautiful walnut floating kitchen shelves that are mounted in a corner layout following the kitchen floor plan.

The bottom shelf stops right where the sink module starts, while the upper floating shelf stops right before that, resulting in an asymmetrical layout that adds an elegant playfulness to the setting. The combination of porcelain pieces on the shelves creates an elegant style that enhances the beautiful kitchen decor.

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A white floating kitchen shelf right underneath the sloped ceiling

This beautiful sage green kitchen with a stainless steel countertop and a tall cupboard that fits right underneath the sloped roof has been fitted with a white floating shelf that spreads over the entire kitchen wall.

The white wall shelf blends in with the wall and is mounted in between the widow and the sloped ceiling, utilizing this otherwise lost wall space for a selection of bottles and decor items.

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A tin white floating shelf above the kitchen sink

A tin floating shelf spreads over the kitchen sink of this beautiful shaker kitchen with off-white kitchen cabinets. The height of the shelf has the same dimensions as the side panels of the kitchen design, which ties the room together.

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Floating kitchen shelves wrapped around the tiled kitchen wall

The room design and kitchen layout are unique, to say the least. The kitchen wraps around a corned layout in the floor plan and combines grey and walnut cabinet fronts with vertical subway tiles on the wall. The real focal point in the room design however, are the tin black floating kitchen shelves that follow the angles of the wall and provide a place for hanging utensils or displaying ceramics, a cutting board, artwork, and a pretty salt and pepper grinder set.

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Tin floating kitchen shelves for aesthetic purposes enhance a room design

A simple and elegant walnut wall shelf fills the soft beige wall above the walnut kitchen module. The lines of the frame in between the kitchen doors have the same thickness as the wall shelf, which makes the design very elegant and streamlined. Even though the weight capacity of these types of tin floating kitchen shelves is on the lower end, they are great for adding a few accessories to the room design.

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Tin blue floating kitchen shelves contrast against a white tile wall

The material of the kitchen itself is brought back on top with tin blue floating kitchen shelves spreading over the entire kitchen worktop. Two black wall lamps are mounted above the wall shelves, while the white tiles on the wall provide the room with the perfect backsplash for the dark blue and black accents on the shelf and lamps.

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A tin floating shelf enhances this minimal shaker kitchen look

Tin floating kitchen shelves are great for filling an empty wall above the kitchen counter and they can be fitted with overhead LED lighting that can be hidden inside the floating shelves for a subtle effect. In this beautiful yet minimal shaker kitchen, the floating shelf is the perfect spot for a plant right next to the window, enhancing the otherwise minimal kitchen design with a few carefully selected accessories.

Open shelves are great to style and re-style time and time again to change the look and overall appearance of your room. Changing out the accessories and varying the color palette by making small changes on your wall shelves is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen look.

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Marble floating kitchen shelves fill the area underneath the sloped ceiling

This beautiful attic kitchen with white doors and grey marble countertops is fitted with a marble wall and two floating kitchen shelves that are made to fit the area underneath the sloped ceiling. The corners of the shelf are cut to fit the angle of the ceiling for an exact fit that needs to be done by a professional.

These floating kitchen shelves provide an ideal spot for wine glasses and a few beautiful ceramic pieces that fit the color palette of the kitchen.

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Wall-to-wall floating kitchen shelves with closed storage on top

The upper area of this beautiful kitchen with black cabinets consists of wall-to-wall floating kitchen shelves on top of which the closed storage is mounted for an elegant effect. While the shelves are hung up to the closed storage above the sink, the other side is fitted with extra brackets to attach everything firmly to the wall.

The open shelves prove to be very helpful above a sink or stove to keep things within easy reach.

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Stone floating kitchen shelves installed with stone brackets

The beige natural stone that is used for the countertops and the backsplash in this beautiful kitchen is also used for the gorgeous floating kitchen shelves that are fitted with brackets made out of the same material for a luxurious effect in the kitchen design.

The combination of the black tones in the ceramics and the art print add a beautiful contrast to the otherwise natural color palette of this setting.

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Walnut floating kitchen shelves connect two tall cupboards together

The niche space in between the two tall cupboards on each side is fitted with an impressive green marble backsplash that fills the entire wall above the kitchen sink. The floating kitchen shelves above the sink are made out of the same material as the rest of the kitchen cabinetry and provide the kitchen with a unique place to display elegant kitchen accessories against the beautiful backdrop of green marble.

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A marble floating kitchen shelf attached with brass brackets

In this beautiful shaker kitchen with marble countertops and brass hardware, a floating shelf made out of the same material as the countertops is mounted between the two taller cupboards on each side.

The brass brackets match the brass material in the hardware, faucets, and elegant wall lamps for a cohesive look that ties this classic kitchen design together in an elegant way.

When placing floating kitchen shelves above a stove, like in this example, pay attention to the depth of the shelf design and make sure to keep enough distance.

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