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Holly Cockburn

Forget seating, this is how you should be making the most out of your kitchen island in 2025

Blue kitchen with central island and white floors.

I'll be the first to admit that I thought stools and a kitchen island went together like a knife and fork, but as I've delved deeper into what makes a kitchen island great, I've realised it doesn't have to be the case.

Kitchen islands without seating are perfect for those with additional dining spaces near to their kitchen or those who don't think they will benefit from extra stool seating. While kitchen island seating ideas can be hugely useful for creating a sociable hub for your family and friends, if your lifestyle won't benefit from this then the island is better used for other purposes.

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