10 Designer Kitchens That Make a Strong Case for Having Two Islands
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Loading... - Alice Robinson
- 28 Oct 2022
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Two of a kind; double or nothing; two peas in a pod... When a duo has that many dedicated idioms, you know you're onto something. If you're of the mindset that two is always better than one, then you'll really love the latest trend in kitchen design: double islands. While it may feel excessive (and certainly won't work in every space), this over-the-top setup is actually pretty practical, allowing you to dedicate one surface to meal prep (and all the mess that entails) and another to dining, homework, art projects, or work from home life (and all the mess that entails). Curious how to make the pair feel pretty and cohesive? Peep these inspiring spaces with two kitchen islands for double the fun.
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Rustic Workhorse
When it came to the kitchen of this expansive Florida bachelor pad, designer Lauren Liess juxtapositioned light and dark materials—one coral stone, one pecky cypress wood—to differentiate the two islands. The rest of the space was kept intentionally symmetrical, with reclaimed beams and a quad of pendant lights overhead.
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Flexible Dining
While designing the Nashville home of country music star Thomas Rhett and his wife, designer April Tomlin focused on creating a cooking space that could flex to accommodate the couple's penchant for entertaining. A pair of double islands—one traditional, one dining table-esque—offer up a spot to cook, share a bite, or just sip a morning cup of coffee. Read More...
