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Picture Perfect: 34 Great Australian Kitchen Island-Bench Styles

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9 April 2019
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief
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From marble to melamine, tiles to timber and standout shapes to hero materials; if you’re looking for inspiration, here are 34 fantastic approaches to kitchen island benches, the all-important element at the heart of the home.

And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
Contemporary Kitchen by Studio Black Interiors
Studio Black Interiors
1. Vertical wood works wonders. Canberra, ACT
Designer: Studio Black Interiors
Contemporary Kitchen by Renotech Building Pty Ltd
Renotech Building Pty Ltd
2. Stone age. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Renotech Building
Contemporary Kitchen by Bryant Alsop Architects
Bryant Alsop Architects
3. The hangover. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Bryant Alsop Architects
Contemporary Kitchen by GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
4. Like a jewel. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Beach Style Kitchen by Altereco Design
Altereco Design
5. Scandi style. Geelong, Victoria
Designer: Altereco Design
Transitional Kitchen by The Kitchen Design Centre
The Kitchen Design Centre
6. Soothing shiplap. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: The Kitchen Design Centre
Beach Style Kitchen by Mikasa Designs
Mikasa Designs
7. Thin profile. Perth, WA
Designer: Mikasa Designs
Contemporary Kitchen by Nick Tyson Architecture
Nick Tyson Architecture
8. Marble marvel. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Nick Tyson Architecture
Modern Kitchen by Reece Keil Design
Reece Keil Design
9. Little addition. Gold Coast, Queensland
Designer: Reece Keil Design
Modern Living Room by Brickworks Building Products
Brickworks Building Products
10. Wrap around. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Office 88
Transitional Kitchen by User
User
11. Beautiful in blue. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Katie Sargent Design
Traditional Kitchen by Intrim Group Pty Ltd
Intrim Group Pty Ltd
12. Classic comfort. Red Hill, Queensland
Designer: Intrim Group
Contemporary Kitchen by Ardent Architects Pty Ltd
Ardent Architects Pty Ltd
13. All tucked in. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Ardent Architects
Contemporary Kitchen Contemporary Kitchen
14. Timber tones. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Studio MKN
Midcentury Kitchen by Eco Outdoor AUS
Eco Outdoor AUS
15. Curves ahead. Perth, WA
Designer: Eco Outdoor
Contemporary Kitchen by BuildHer Collective
BuildHer Collective
16. White is right. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: BuildHer Collective
Contemporary Kitchen by Big House Little House
Big House Little House
17. Points ahead. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Big House Little House
Contemporary Kitchen by Porter Architects
Porter Architects
18. Dark horse. Ballarat, Victoria
Designer: Porter Architects
Transitional Kitchen by Danny Broe Architect
Danny Broe Architect
19. Of a piece. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Danny Broe Architect
Modern Kitchen by Kalka
Kalka
20. Monumental. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Kalka
Mediterranean Kitchen by Studio Ezra
Studio Ezra
21. Rustic done right. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Studio Ezra
Midcentury Kitchen by Kelder Architects
Kelder Architects
22. Parts of a puzzle. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Kelder Architects
Contemporary Kitchen by Clancy Constructions
Clancy Constructions
23. Wood you? Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Clancy Constructions
Contemporary Kitchen by The Kitchen Design Centre
The Kitchen Design Centre
24. Building blocks. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: The Kitchen Design Centre
Contemporary Kitchen by Suncity Homes
Suncity Homes
25. Extension time. Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Designer: Suncity Homes
Contemporary Kitchen by MR.MITCHELL
MR.MITCHELL
26. Shadow land. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Mr. Mitchell
Contemporary Kitchen by H INTERIOR DESIGN
H INTERIOR DESIGN
27. Material mix. Sydney, NSW
Designer: H Interior Design
Contemporary Kitchen by Minosa | Design Life Better
Minosa | Design Life Better
28. Mesh magic. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Minosa
Contemporary Kitchen by Skyring Architects
Skyring Architects
29. Bold choices. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Skyring Architects
Contemporary Kitchen by Minh Architects
Minh Architects
30. A singular statement. Ocean Grove, Victoria
Designer: Minh Architects
Midcentury Kitchen Midcentury Kitchen
31. Set in place. Sydney, NSW
Industrial Kitchen by eands
eands
32. Surface art. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Eands
Contemporary Kitchen by Grieve Gillett Andersen
Grieve Gillett Andersen
33. Keen and green. Adelaide, SA
Designer: Grieve Gillett Andersen
Transitional Kitchen by CTI Kitchens & Designer Joinery
CTI Kitchens & Designer Joinery
34. Pretty, nice. Sydney, NSW
Designer: CTI Kitchens & Designer Joinery


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I love 21. Rustic done right. The dark, simple, pared back table enhances the strong, architectural lines of the white windows. Balance and harmony
   
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Two features in one article! We must be doing something right!!

   
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1, 4, 8, 10, 14 and 21 lots to like here, love an island

   

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