8 kitchen islands to inspire
The star of your kitchen and often your living spaces, the not-so-humble kitchen island comes in all shapes, materials and sizes – let this collection of sculptural stand-outs fire up your own project
1. All set in stone
Mark de Rozario/Craig Steere, CSA Craig Steere Architects
A sumptuous Hiroshi Green quartzite slab extends over the front of this island, adding a dramatic feature to the kitchen and wider space.
Benchtop – Natural stone slabs (Hiroshi Green), from Bernini/Zuccari; porcelain sheets (Dekton Eter), from Consentino
2. Style embraces sustainability
Brooks + Scarpa
Architecturally crafted from FSC certified wood, this island shows that sustainability and aesthetic appeal can go firmly hand in hand.
Formaldehyde free and FSC certified ply
3. Contemporary enfolds classic
Garry Mayne, Chilton + Mayne Architecture
A rustic-look island is wrapped in a contemporary waterfall benchtop – an echo of the home's modern take on a traditional farmhouse.
4. Making waves
Melanie Sa'u, Melanie Sa'u Design Studio
The crisp white island's engineered stone benchtop echoes the coastal home's nearby shoreline while its reeded front creates waves of its own.
Benchtop (and splashback) – Dekton Trance by Cosentino
Cabinetry – custom wave MDF, lacquered Resene White Pointer; Prime Melamine, Resene White Pointer
5. Organic presence
Priyanka Sareen, Home Factor
A curved peninsula island with wall-climbing marble benchtop and reeded timber cabinetry brings an organic softness to this kitchen.
Benchtop – Tempest marble, from CDK stone
Island cabinetry – reeded sage American white oak, stained to match Melteca charred oak cabinets
6. Sculptural & social
Kate McMahon and Rob Nerlich, mcmahon and nerlich
This curvaceous island connects with timber elements in the wider interior – the benchtop is kept clear for its role as an entertaining hub.
Benchtops – ArteDomus Grey Ether stone
Island cabinetry – Tasmanian Blackwood veneer
7. Handsome and hard working
Kyla Potter, Blakhaus Design
This large stone-meets-rustic island includes an induction hob with in-built extractor, a prep sink and a cantilevered end for breakfast gatherings – not to meet the decorative front-of-island storage.
Benchtop –Essential Grey Marble, by SCE Stone
Island base – Essential Grey Marble, by SCE Stone; drawers – Archant woven panel inserts, by Chadwell Antique Brass
8. Hanging out to party
Dean Herald – Rolling Stone Landscapes
Echoing an arched bridge that the al fresco space overlooks, this island boasts a dramatic form, a built-in barbecue and champagne on ice.
Island – RXON XL – AS Marble Calacatta Extra porcelain stoneware
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