Contemporary finishes, bright hues, and nontraditional shapes are all in the forecast.
Kitchens are more than just a space to prepare and enjoy meals.
We chatted with designers and kitchen experts to find out what kitchen island trends are dominating 2023 so far.
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Rikki Snyder
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Jeff Herr
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Waterfall Edges
Add awaterfall edgeto elevate your kitchen island design.
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Two-Tier Kitchen Islands
Casual entertaining andadditional seatingare some of the many appeals of a kitchen island.
This new arrangement allows people to sit face-to-face and at a standard dining table height.
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That way, youll always have a bottle or two to hand, no matter the occasion.
It allows guests to help themselves to drinks without entering the high-traffic preparation and cooking areas.
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Green Kitchen Islands
Green kitchens are having something of a moment right now, Howley says.
Always match the green tone to the rest of your kitchen.
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Here, the mint island combines thegreen color trendwith thecurved kitchen island designthat’s popular right now.
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Overhead Shelving
Establish your kitchen island as the focal point with overheadsuspended shelving.
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Plus, the open shelving wont block light or view lines.
