Kitchen island ideas - Top tips to make a stylish and functional island

Many people dream about having a kitchen island when thinking about their top kitchen ideas. A kitchen needs to have multiple uses as a socialising, eating and prep space, and a kitchen island can add valuable space and functionality.

Kitchen islands come in all shapes and sizes so can be designed to suit your home and personality. But you will need to first think about what you’ll use it for. Will it be a sport for extra prep? Or do you plan to turn it into an informal eating area?

‘Kitchen islands are the perfect combination of aesthetic beauty and functionality. A clever kitchen island design will increase worktop space, improve storage capacity with innovative storage options and even potentially add a dining option by way of a breakfast bar,’ says Jonathan Stanley, VP of marketing at Caesarstone.