Sink skirts were a huge trend last year, but 2025 is taking it further with the nostalgic skirted kitchen island – an easy yet totally stylish way to soften your scheme

A black and white kitchen with grey cabinets and a wooden floor. In front of the black and white tiled hob is a marble island with a black and white gingham curtain, surrounded by green and white stools. In the foreground is a black, grey and white striped rug. Above the hob is a black clock, and to the right is an open doorway to a bright white room behind. There is a bright window to the far right.

The desire for a cozier, more personality-filled kitchen is at an all-time high. Adding new colors, interesting patterns, and softer finishes are easy and affordable ways to create that more lived-in feel. But there's one approach that's really making waves.

We all know skirted furniture is big for 2025, but did you know you can add a skirt to your kitchen island? It's a kitchen island trend that feels like a natural continuation of the sink skirts that proved popular last year, but it's perhaps a more impactful addition, adorning the heart of the kitchen.