20 TIPS FOR PUTTING AN ISLAND OR PENINSULA IN A SMALL KITCHEN

Designed by  this eye-catching kitchen is completely covered with glossy tiles from DTile, a company that manufactures curved, specially shaped tiles. With a style between retro and futuristic, it has a small kitchen island that protrudes to be able to use it with a stool as a breakfast bar.

Shannon Eddings, of  decided not to put upper cabinets in this rural kitchen, as the lower ones were efficient and the pantry was spacious. “We added a small maple island for extra countertop space. This makes a fairly compact space seem more open,” he explains.

If you have a small family and a small space, you need a place for kids to color while multitasking. You can keep an eye on one or two small children and prepare lunch or dinner on this peninsula.

Don’t be afraid to mix materials. This  contrasts the black granite countertop on the island with pale wood. The grey furniture is topped with a subtly veined Silestone countertop.

Kitchen too small for an island? Instead, use a bar cart and push it against the wall when you’re not using it. It can provide additional space than the countertop when cooking.

No space? No problem. In this small apartment, a console-style wooden table acts as a kitchen island

This whitewashed wooden island with a marble countertop is the protagonist of the kitchen. Designer  optimized it with additional plugs on the side in case someone wants to telecommute from the stool or needs a plug to prepare dinner with a food processor.

Finnish brand Durat is known for its cheerful and colorful material that is 30 percent recycled plastic. This material is as durable as it is eye-catching, and can be used to make countertops, sinks, shelves, and even cabinet fronts, as seen here.

The moment designer  saw Benjamin Moore’s Hunter Green painting, she knew it was the missing piece for the renovation of this kitchen. “The color was so striking, dark and rich that it immediately attracted me,” he recalls. “I couldn’t take my eyes off him.”

Interior designer Adams loves the versatility of a kitchen island for preparing, dining, or hosting. “Pay close attention to the size and scale of the island; You don’t want it to look boxed in. In small kitchens, I like to use an island that’s open underneath (like this one with Crate & Barrel marble topping) to make the room seem more spacious and open,” says Adams.

A lamp on the kitchen island is perfect for adding a romantic and casual light to the space and helping you create an unforgettable atmosphere for a dinner party, especially when combined with a narrow marble island. Be sure to choose a lamp that balances size and aesthetics, like this geometric ceramic model in this serene space designed by Benjamin Dhong.

Balance modern living with classic French country style by installing new lighting fixtures on a simple and functional island. In this Jean Liu kitchen, the island features rustic and delicate details and blends perfectly with the antique chandelier.

Leanne Ford placed a pasbox under this makeshift kitchen island to create a cozy base in this kitchen. It also adds a bit of contrast in color while complementing blue cabinets, table legs, and appliances.

We found one more reason to love subway tiles in this kitchen from studio. Place them horizontally to cover every last inch of space, from the front of the countertop to the range hood, to help the space look wider. Place a kitchen island to prepare dinner and you’re all set.

This kitchen is the perfect balance between formal and relaxed thanks to designer Annie Brahler’s deft combination of antiques. The gilded mirror, ceiling lamp, and decorative touches on the crescent-shaped antique cabinets add pomp, while reclaimed wood columns settle the room with an air of history.

For Melissa Urdang Bodie of Mellissa: “A great solution to dealing with a smaller kitchen is to use every inch of ‘dead space.'” In this project he made the most of the space with a peninsula as it acts as a bar and hides shelves for cookbooks.

If the size and shape of your kitchen does not allow you to have a large kitchen, choose to put two small ones together. The symmetry is aesthetically pleasing and they also add a lot of functional value.

Designer Mallory Kaye modernized the kitchen of this cottage and let the original architecture shine. It combined sophisticated finishes with functional fabrics and clever design to withstand the day-to-day life of a family with young children. In addition to the kitchen island, the plaster hood catches the eye, as does a skylight that stretches across the width of the room and bathes it in natural light.

Very elegant but also cozy, this kitchen designed by Studio DIAA combines elements of a country house such as rustic wooden stools and light wood ceilings with industrial materials to achieve a balanced whole. The skylight and ceiling lamp provide optimal light for cooking.

This kitchen island is actually more of an oversized console-table, but it does the function and fits perfectly into this space. The burnt orange cabinets are unexpected and add a rustic touch to the kitchen. We love how the interior of the hand-wrought iron lamps was painted white to reflect more light on the kitchen island.