Kitchen Island Dining Table Ideas

Pinterent    Maret 21, 2024    Comment   

Kitchen 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.

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!

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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.

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.

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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.

This contemporary design incorporates the raised table with the kitchen island, keeping the continuity of the sleek design and the open concept.

Kitchen Island With Pull Out Dining Table

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.

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. 

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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 has a degree in interior design and over 25 years in the kitchen and Bath industry. She has worked in all kinds of business platforms, from small dealers to online design and sales, and has worked with 20.20 Design software since 1997. Her first venture working with Dura Supreme Cabinets was way back in 1995, creating hand drawings for a dealer showroom. In the last 10 years, she has had her work showcased on episodes of Kitchen Crashers and Bath Crashers, as well as season 15 of Big Brother. As much as she loves designing spaces for clients, Stacey enjoys training and educating on product and design as well, and draws from her own expertise as well us blunders over the years to help Dura Supreme and its dealers.So the decisions made, you know you want an island in your kitchen, but now dilemma number two… You’d also like a table for casual meals and hanging out. The solution? A kitchen island with table combo. Whether it be rustic and cozy, sleek and modern, or somewhere in between, we’re here to aid you in finding an option that meets your expectations and personal taste. You could opt for a small island with an attached table, a larger island with an extended counter & seating, or a freestanding island across from your existing dining table.

With so many options, sometimes it’s easier to gauge what you’d like by seeing visuals. From compact designs for small spaces to sprawling islands with six-seat tables, if you’re on the hunt for kitchen island table ideas, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll analyze 18 kitchens with table island combinations to inspire your custom creation. Get ready to open up your kitchen and discover a whole new world of design possibilities. So keep reading to find your perfect kitchen island table combo.

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A marble kitchen island spread across two tiers provides space for cooking and table space for dining & meal times. Handleless white cabinets surround the interior for a minimal look. Furthermore, the backsplash matches the veined marble effect on the island. Light wood flooring paired with dark wood interior doors & walls, and black accents, provide balance alongside the bright white theme. Stainless steel appliances couple with gray dining chairs for an industrial look.

Dark gray wooden interior cabinets give this open-plan kitchen design an earthy look. The large kitchen island carries a wooden exterior and insets with a white countertop surface. This creates a cohesive touch between the white interior walls and gray wooden flooring. A trio of small pendant lights feature centrally on the island with glass housing and black fixtures. Correspondingly, a trio of gray stools tuck under the island overhang, establishing ample tabletop space for morning breakfast or homework with the kids.

A wrap-around table makes up fifty percent of this kitchen island with seating design, featuring along with wooden stools with chrome legs. This splits the island distinctively, having one side for kitchen-related tasks, and the other as a social or gathering hub. Wood interior finishes remain consistent throughout the space alongside black appliances and sink faucet. The gray flooring presents a median between the black accents and light-colored wood.

Kitchen Island Ideas With Seating And Storage

White interior walls equip as an ideal backdrop allowing for darker tones to fill the space through the interior’s furniture and accessories. The dining table stands alone as opposed to being an extension of the kitchen island with sink. The 8-person table bolsters a grand design with elegant black & white high-back chairs posing as the seating arrangement. The island itself incorporates a slight overhang, which too, is accommodated by stool seating as a casual dining option.

Insight – Add Storage: Add drawers, cabinets, and shelves underneath the tabletop. This way, extra storage can be used for appliances, cookbooks, or kitchen utensils. It will also help contain and reduce the clutter to keep your island looking neat and organized.

A 6-person table blends with the rustic kitchen island design creating the illusion that it’s an extension of the island, and the two are conjoined – clever! White wooden chairs split between cross backs with rattan seating and straight backs with wooden seating comprise the seating options. The island is free of appliances and clutter and sits raised from the table, perfect for morning coffee or displaying decor items.

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A dark wood large kitchen island with insets and a hollow center oozes a rustic vibe, partnered with five matching stools. Free of appliances makes it fitting for dominant tabletop space, optimal for dinner & party hosting or intimate get-togethers with the family. Greenery displayed in a glass vase, along with a woven storage basket, wooden worktops, and wood flooring, add to the natural mood of the interior, while the white tiled backsplash and cabinetry bring a bright, airy feel.

Here in this kitchen, we have two tables and seating options. First off, we have a light wood colorful kitchen island with a waterfall effect and dark gray matte insets, which make way for the overhang, creating an island and table combo. The interior cabinetry matches the island’s insets, with the kitchen worktops matching the island’s outer perimeter. Secondly, we have a wooden dining table