The kitchen island is one of the most sought after features in a kitchen, so I'm a firm believer in treating it kindly with well thought-through storage that makes it operate to the best of it's ability.
Situated in the centre of the room, it's easy to see how an island becomes a dumping ground for bits and bobs that have no other real home, which is why clever kitchen island storage ideas are key to making the space work harder. Forget cupboards - while useful for storing small appliances and pots and pans, they often result in a 'chuck it in and hope for the best' mentality, creating yet another chaotic cupboard that is hard to access.
