The debate over the usefulness of the kitchen island has been raging all year, but if you're one of many who consider an island a kitchen necessity, you've come to the right place. Offering extra counter space, prep room, storage, and more, a good kitchen island is a natural extension of the surrounding countertops and cabinetry. Kitchen islands with seating are even more functional. Everyone always ends up congregating in the kitchen anyway, so why not offer them a seat?
The best kitchen islands with seating not only make your space more comfortable and versatile, but they also help your kitchen multitask. Odds are, your kitchen island is already a homework station, drop zone, and list-making headquarters, so adding seating simply makes it easier for your family to do all those things. Plus, unless you have an open floor plan, it's easy to feel isolated in the kitchen while people hang out in the living room. Kitchen islands with seating bring the action to you.
The crucial thing is to choose the right size kitchen island with the right number of seats for your needs and your home. Designers recommend allowing 24 inches of counter space per person. To accommodate seating for four people, you'd need an island that's at least 96 inches wide. You should also plan to leave more space between the side of the island with the seating and the surrounding wall. In order to have space to push back stools, around 44 inches of clearance is usually recommended—that's slightly more than the 36- to 44-inch clearance typical for an island or side of an island without seating. You shouldn't just keep making a kitchen island bigger and bigger until everyone can fit, either. A common rule of thumb is that it should take up no more than 10 percent of your kitchen's square footage.
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Kitchen islands, like kitchens, come in all shapes, sizes, and design styles, so it can take a lot of research to find a seating solution that works for you. That's where we come in. Ahead, we've found 7 great examples of kitchen islands with seating for every size space, from a tiny studio apartment to a grand vacation home.
A work table is simply a kitchen island by another name. This one, in the Montreal kitchen of former House Beautiful editor in chief Sophie Donelson, has drawers for kitchen towels and school lunch bags and a built-in paper towel holder. The butcher block countertop is a nice contrast to all the saturated colors. Its elegant legs and open storage make the entire room feel lighter and airier.
This extension of the kitchen island adds seating without weighing down the room—the open base keeps things light. We love how it also serves as a footrest. There's nothing worse than sitting on a stool only to have your feet awkwardly dangle with no support.
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If your kitchen has room for more than one island, why not opt for double the seating as well? Here, one row of chairs faces the rest of the kitchen while the other faces the living room. That way, you can always be part of the conversation no matter where it's happening.
A kitchen island is the perfect spot to make your grocery list. The one in Food Network star Molly Yeh's kitchen even has shelves to hold cookbooks on either side, making it easy to grab the one you need when you can't remember if the recipe you want to make calls for one can of coconut milk or two. It's a smart storage idea that also puts your collection on display and adds color to your space.
The best way to seat as many people as possible is by incorporating benches into your furniture plan. That's true even for a kitchen island with seating, as proven in this Florida kitchen designed by Lauren Liess that has a counter-height set. Don't forget to add a cushion to make yours extra comfortable.
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In a small space, a minimalist kitchen island like the one in this kitchen designed by Weeth Home adds a proportional amount seating and counter space. Backless stools that tuck underneath make it easy to maneuver around when you're not using them—no award bumping or bruised hipbones.
There's no rule saying you can't have it all when it comes to kitchen seating. You don't have to choose between a kitchen island and a kitchen table—you can have both. Here, designer Lauren Nelson worked room for two barstools into the island in this California home to facilitate cooking and chatting for its empty-nester owners. Bigger family meals can happen at the six-person antique table.
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Why Kitchen Designers Will Always Love an Island This Woman's Secret “Costco Door Is Brilliant 15 Black and White Kitchen Ideas Yes, You Can Fit an Island in a Small KitchenKitchen islands are a great feature that many people want to have designed into their new kitchen, whether it’s for a new build or remodel. Kitchen Islands come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the size of the room itself. They offer additional storage and countertop space, as well as a great way of adding seating. Especially if the home does not have an area within the kitchen for a table and chairs.
Creating a table area with a kitchen island takes up less footprint, especially when space is tight. Many remodels are blowing out walls to not only open the home up but to be able to add an island for the features mentioned above. Larger homes typically have a formal dining room space for entertaining, but smaller homes may not, and families nowadays are a lot more casual about dining together. Let’s face it; eating at a fancy table with place settings, centerpieces and the like is slowly fading away. For some busy households, having everyone present for a meal may be the exception and not the norm, and having a table and chairs doesn’t make sense for their lifestyle. They forego the extra furniture to maximize the cabinets and prep space.
Large Square Kitchen Island Design Ideas
Enter the island that is also the kitchen table. Below we have 10 of our favorite island designs featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry that also act as the in-kitchen table for more casual meals and gatherings, and they don’t take up additional space that a table and chairs would. Each one is unique in style, shape, and size, but all look great!
The kitchen below offers seating for 6 at the main island, which is adjacent to the living space of this home remodel.
This kitchen island design features a large table island with seating for 5 and cabinets in Dura Supreme’s Weathered Finish. Thoughtful details were put into the legs and back of the island under the countertop.
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This kitchen features two islands, with the second island acting as a table for easy meals and gathering, as well as adding an additional prep space and storage.
The photos below are another great example of enlarging the kitchen space and using the kitchen island for table seating adjacent to the living space.
This kitchen remodel opted for the two-tone look as well as large double islands, with one of them acting as the in-kitchen table seating, giving them ample storage and work surfaces.
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This contemporary design incorporates the raised table with the kitchen island, keeping the continuity of the sleek design and the open concept.
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This traditional kitchen design features the table as part of the island, keeping the seating foot print small so there is more room for living space.
Oops! I know I said 10 Kitchen Island Tables, but I found another one that I wanted to share. (sorry, not sorry!) Below is an island table design in this beautiful contrasting kitchen. The striking wood table top adds a touch of warmth, and is elevated, lipping over the island top to create two levels.
Best Kitchen Island Ideas
Creating a kitchen island that is also a table can be an economical way of designing a kitchen. It helps to open up the space and offers you more storage and prep area while having casual seating within the kitchen. Not only that, you don’t have to worry about making room for an additional table and chairs, which have a larger footprint. For some families, this type of island design works better, so always look at your options and what needs are important to you.
So, which design above is your favorite? They are all beautiful designs and offer great ideas for anyone looking to incorporate the island and kitchen table together. For more inspiration, you can check out our Inspiration Gallery here or speak to a Dura Supreme Cabinetry dealer near you.
Stacey Lindstrom is the National Training Manager for Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Stacey
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