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Louise Oliphant

Are kitchen islands going out of style? Kitchen designers say they're here to stay but with a twist

Kitchen with pink island and colourful chevron flooring.

There’s a lot to love about kitchen islands. A centrepiece to any kitchen, they provide extra space for food preparation, a place to store more of your kitchen essentials and a seating arrangement less formal than a traditional dining table - but are kitchen islands going out of style? 

They’re multifunctional with the ability to transform your kitchen. When you’re hosting, a kitchen island idea offers the perfect chef's table experience, and when you’re not, it’s a practical place to sit and work from home. However, where islands used to be a must-have, a focus on small kitchen ideas and cabinet space means the island is no longer at the forefront of kitchen design. 

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