island in small kitchen

Farmhouse style decor is the in thing these days.Continue to 3 of 62 below.The butcher block topper provides bonus space for home chefs.How to fit an island into a small kitchen design by blakes london and joanna williams interiors (image credit:This kitchen would not be the same without it.

This kitchen island has a frame of wood planks, and the part with visual appeal is the sides.You don't need to buy a large solid design, choose one that's neat and in proportion to your kitchen.The butcher's block island shown here has legs and you can see under it, this gives the illusion of space making it ideal for a smaller kitchen, it's also quite narrow and allows the bar stools to fit neatly underneath, another useful option.A large drawer offers space to stow away bulky kitchen essentials, while an open shelf below displays mixing bowls and trays.Breakfast bar and working surface combo pendant lights hang in a trio above the curved, polished wooden island with black iron accents.

A small kitchen island can be matching or contrasting, the first case usually happens when you intended to have one and ordered or built it together with the kitchen, while the second case happens when an owner suddenly decides to get a kitchen island.Consider using an old oak table as the countertop.A wooden island adds rustic character and accessible prep space to this small kitchen.