These colorful kitchen islands provide stunning work spaces for hardworking kitchens.

But thekitchen islandis a great place to add color to your kitchen color scheme.

Dane Tashima

This dark, tone-on-tonekitchen color schemehas a seriousness and sophistication.

farmhouse style kitchen island

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The inviting color combination is both classic and inviting.

Brass hardware on the cabinets brings the metal accents to the lower half of the kitchen.

The island’swarm gray paint coloris finished with a black glaze that adds timeworn texture.

a kitchen with slate gray cabinets and a white marble island with four stools

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Modern Kitchen Island Colors

A vibrant purple island lends drama to this modern kitchen design.

The island’shigh-gloss paint finishand gold accents reflect light to brighten the room.

On the range wall, open shelves provide pretty display space against a wallpapered backsplash.

Kitchen with black and nay cabinetry

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For seating, a set of thrifted stools received a fresh coat of yellow enamel paint.

Rubber protectors on each leg prevent scratches on the wood flooring.

Continuing the palette of grays, stainless-steel appliances and polished metal accessories add an industrial look.

Gray kitchen

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In this kitchen, the island, the cabinetry, and decor all sport shades of gray.

Open shelving on one end of the island offers plenty of space for bright cookbooks and large display items.

This butcher block countertop breaks up the all-blue kitchen and adds warmth.

blue kitchen cabinets and island in modern kitchen

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Black and White Kitchen Island Colors

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Ablack and white kitchenis a classic kitchen color scheme.

The black kitchen island complements the veining in the marble and the beams on the ceiling.

Copper and wood accents provide a warm contrast to the cool color palette.

Kitchen with dark blue and wood island with bar seating

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White cabinetry and a gray tile backsplash allow the soft blue kitchen island to shine.

At the same time, bright orange accessories provide vibrant contrast.

Try this look in your home to bring a sense of summer into the kitchen year-round.

White + Purple + Black kitchen color scheme

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This deep navy island provides a perfect backdrop for the bright cookware and cookbooks stored on the shelves.

This kitchen island, outfitted with deep drawers and polished brass hardware, is pretty and practical.

Framed artwork and bright accessories tie the color scheme together.

green kitchen island in wood kitchen

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Mint Green Kitchen Island

A mint green island brings a cheery disposition to this kitchen.

The colorful island paint color provides a bright spot amid sleek stainless-steel appliances and natural wood cabinetry.

Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, andpainting the cabinet basefor a DIY island paint job.

white kitchen with blue subway tile island

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Red Kitchen Island Design

In this kitchen, the red island is the obvious star.

It stands in dramatic contrast to the white cabinets and darkly stained wood floors.

Bright Kitchen Island Colors

Citrus-inspired huesare bold, sassy, and full of energy.

gray-blue kitchen island with butcher-block top

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Try it as an accent if you love blazing orange but can’t commit your entire kitchen.

Just don’t forget to prime!

A separate, high-quality primer is essential when working with bright hues.

charcoal gray kitchen island

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Bold Island Color Ideas

A slim industrial-style island is a perfect fit in this contemporary space.

The bold blue kitchen island combines forces with a bright backsplash to create a vibrant place to cook.

Simple metal stools provide seating for six when the island isn’t used for prep space.

gray white colored kitchen

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In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue.

Distressed blue stools and a turquoise-painted door introduce small doses of color to break up the neutral palette.

Yellow Kitchen Island

A golden-yellow island gives this kitchen a peppy focal point.

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Black accents and dark soapstone surfaces introduce a modern edge to the soft yellow kitchen.

Calming Kitchen Colors

Give an all-white kitchen a lift with a refreshing blue kitchen island.

The result is a classic, pleasing palette with a hint of color.

Light blue kitchen with tan counter stools

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White and black kitchen

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kitchen with sage green cabinets, navy handmade mosaic tiled backsplash, copper pendant lights, hairpin leg stools, brown marble island counterop and white quartz countertops on perimeter

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black kitchen island color with white counters

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kitchen with orange and blue accents

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blue kitchen island color with colorful dishes

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kitchen with wood beams and blue kitchen island color

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blue kitchen island color in white kitchen with wood floors

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blue nautical kitchen

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kitchen with wooden cabinets and light green island

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red kitchen island white cabinets

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orange kitchen island with blue chairs

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industrial-style kitchen

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lime green yellow kitchen island

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robin’s-egg blue island

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gray-brown island with marble top

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golden-yellow island

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cornflower-blue island and watery-hue backsplash

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