Kitchen37 Multifunctional Kitchen Islands With Seating
37 Multifunctional Kitchen Islands With Seating
The kitchen island is a must-have in most homes. Even though being able to incorporate it into the décor means that you need to have a kitchen that’s large enough to accommodate it without problems, this restriction doesn’t go as far as that. The great thing about kitchens islands is that they’re usually multifunctional.A kitchen island can be a great prep area, especially if it has a built-in sink. But the versatility doesn’t stop here. You can also use the kitchen island as a bar or breakfast area.
View in galleryA kitchen island can be both small and functional if it has the right design
This is the case of those kitchen islands that have seating. By that we mean that they either have an extendable feature that allows them to be used as a table/desk/bar or that they have a design that allows them to be used as such. Some kitchen islands are a combination between a workspace and a table and they become a sort of hybrid with eye-catching shapes and designs.We have prepared a selection of images of kitchen islands that respect all these criteria.
View in galleryThis is an elegant kitchen island that also serves as a tableView in galleryHere’s another version of a compact island with built-in sink and seatingView in galleryA hybrid kitchen island with a table extension on one sideView in galleryA very beautiful island with a minimalist, contemporary designView in galleryA kitchen island that’s a prep area on one side and a table/bar on the otherView in galleryA long kitchen island can also become a dining table for casual guestsView in galleryKitchen island with storage on one end and a breakfast space on the otherView in galleryAnother version of a multifunctional kitchen island, featuring sleek bar stoolsView in galleryA small kitchen island with a rounded top and room for threeView in galleryA large kitchen island can be even more versatile as it can also include lots of storage spaceView in galleryIn a home with an open floor plan, the kitchen island often serves as a bar/tableView in galleryThis compact kitchen island nicely combines storage with seatingView in galleryA more complex kitchen island featuring two levels, one for each type of activitiesView in galleryIt’s common for the kitchen island to become a table in both traditional and modern homesView in galleryTo differentiate the different areas, the prep space is a different levelView in galleryThis design is both multifunctional and space-efficient as the stools can be hidden inside the islandView in gallerySuch designs are suitable for open-space designs or kitchens that open onto the exteriorView in galleryThe extension can be perpendicular to the island and serve as a tableView in galleryOr the island can double as a bar, with bar stools on one sideView in galleryThis combo is practical and attractive in a lot of different configurationsView in galleryThe contrast between the table and the chairs makes the whole décor popView in galleryBecause of the black details, the island seating is not invasive at all.View in galleryFor a cohesive look, match the bar stools to the counterView in galleryMake the most of your island by also including plenty of storageView in galleryThe bar or table can be a separate extension, offering the island its independenceView in galleryIn order for this combination to work, the height of the counter and stools has to be just rightView in galleryAn option is to make the island counter wider to include extra seatingView in galleryThe island matches the floor and the accent wall which is an interesting approachView in galleryKitchen islands with seating are usually seen in open floor plansView in galleryYet this doesn’t mean separate kitchens can’t include them as wellView in galleryThe bar stools almost look like they’re growing out of the floor, being an organic part of itView in galleryEven smaller settings can adapt this type of design, making it workView in galleryBy matching the stools to the pendant lamps, you make the space look more naturalView in galleryThis is a very casual but also very chic design where everything is perfectly chosenView in galleryThe high ceiling takes away from the robustness of the large islandView in galleryThe island extension here is slightly higher than the counter, creating a clear distinction
But the shape and the design are elements that always differ. What’s important for a kitchen island with seating is to be a perfect combination of functionality and versatility. This means it needs to have built-in storage spaces, to fit into the room properly, even when it’s expanded and to allow you to use for a variety of activities, such as prepping, having breakfast, working, etc.