The kitchen is the heart of your home, where friends and family gather and build relationships. If you have a kitchen island, then you know how useful it can be for prep and storage.
Kitchen islands are also home to early morning chats over a cup of coffee, homework central (if you still have children at home), and a place to lean as you enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day.
There's no reason this well-loved area can't also be one of the most eye-catching areas of your home as well. Updating the finish on your kitchen island is a great way to refresh without a major kitchen remodel.
Brush & Roll Painting is a premier cabinet refinishing company in Omaha, NE. We hire painters with an eye for design. We also work with a local designer to provide a free color consultation. This ensures that you are confident in the colors that you choose for your cabinet painting project.
Design and color trends constantly change, but we've had our eye on a few kitchen island styles we believe will be around for quite a while. By reading this article, you can get an idea of how you want your kitchen island after your cabinet refinishing project.
1. Freestanding Kitchen Island
This trend is an instant classic! Footed islands make the room feel more open without losing any counter space. Most of these islands have a lower shelf for storage, combining this style with the trend of open cabinetry.
Stainless steel chef's tables are also included in this category. They're good for the same reasons they're used in industrial kitchens, they're easy to sterilize for food prep, and the lower shelf is suitable for pans.
2. Wood Island with Painted Cabinets
This trend has been around for a long time, but we don't see it going anywhere! Two-tone cabinets (uppers a light color, lowers a darker color) look amazing. A similar option is to have your island a darker color than the rest of the cabinets. This will draw the eye to the center of the room, making your kitchen look bigger.
This is a great way to add intricacy to your kitchen, a sign of a successful kitchen design.
3. Pop of Color on Kitchen Islands
This past year was quite a year of color. Some designers think the gray and all-white everything trend may have hit its peak, but it's apparent that colorful cabinets are increasing in popularity.
We know this design style might not be for everyone, so let's start small. Throw some color on your island - even if it's a neutral color! Lots of colors come off as neutral; it's just a matter of tone and shade. However, don't be afraid of a rich, bold color either.
The possibilities are endless! Trying color on your island is an easy way to incorporate some interest in your kitchen.
4. Marble Kitchen Islands
Marble is no longer only reserved for glam-inspired interiors. It looks stunning paired with rustic and farmhouse kitchens as well as mid-century and transitional kitchens.
Marble is a great way to add texture and break up a look that you feel is too bland. The veining in marble adds a touch of luxury and refinement to the kitchen space and is a classic choice for kitchen islands and kitchen flooring. We love the marble veining contracted with wood grain and other surfaces, polishes, and metals.
5. Dark & Dramatic Kitchen Islands
Just as bright bursts of color on kitchen islands are trending, so are moody hues. Don't be afraid to add a dose of drama to your kitchen with a navy blue or black kitchen island.
When contrasted with white kitchen cabinets or light wood accents, it creates a warm, cozy vibe, which is exactly how you want your kitchen to feel.
Which Kitchen Island Trend is Best For You?
2024 is all about making your kitchen your own. If you're struggling to decide on what is best for your kitchen island, consider one of these trends.
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