Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Church

Daniela Fulford Photography

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Yowie Bay

Shire Build Pty Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, white benchtop and vaulted.

Hogan House

ARCA

Renovation and Extension of a weatherboard home in Geelong
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Geelong with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback and with island.

Macquarie Street

Jumble & Stack

Small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hampton

Studio Esar

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Bridgeman Downs Home Renovation

Studio James Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pike Street

Genyou Builders

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Mosman Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A beautiful mid-century kitchen showcasing slimline shaker timber doors and a Taj Mahal benchtop. A curved feature focal point frames the kitchen and a fluted and curved island accentuates the flow and beautiful lines of the kitchen space. Overlooking Sydney harbour, perched on the edge of Taronga Zoo, the kitchen is warm and inviting and full of practical features and personality.

Joinery

TURNBULL BUILT

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Showcase Home

Better Built Homes

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen | Project Coolum

desculpto

This kitchen design effortlessly marries reimagined traditional elements with a touch of postmodern flair, crafting a truly one-of-a-kind and personalized space. One cannot help but be drawn to the unique brushed brass rangehood, a true hero piece in this design. It not only adds a powerful stroke of creativity but also serves as a sturdy anchor, grounding the entire space with its commanding presence.

Balaclava House

JFKDESiGN landscape | buildings | interiors

A complete renovation and renewal of an edwardian home with first floor additions projecting to the rear sheltering the new living space below.
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Manly Penthouse

onefour interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Casa Bungan

Ryan Thomas

Casa Bungan - Open plan kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

FLORIDA AVE. PROJECT

Laura Bond Design

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Central Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Galley Kitchen plus

Design2Solution

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Windsor House

ArbArch Architecture, Interiors, Landscape

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Custom New Home - Eaglemont

Sky Architect Studio

An open-plan kitchen and dining space within a custom-designed new home, defined by volume, natural light, and material contrast. The dark cabinetry is balanced by warm timber ceilings and soft natural finishes, creating a refined yet comfortable environment. Large openings frame views to the landscape, reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior spaces while supporting everyday family use.

Mosman House Five

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Island Design Ideas

Are you planning on adding an island to your kitchen design? Browse our picture gallery for inspiration before getting in touch with a professional builder or interior designer. You can even save your favourite photos and use them to brief your designer later!

Kitchen islands are a versatile and useful addition to any kitchen. Even if you have a small space, there’s clever design tricks to make it work. You can use filters to drill down further into more details that fit you, e.g. choose “size” > “compact” to see kitchen islands in small kitchens, or choose “style” > “modern” to see modern kitchen island designs. Or you can combine filters, e.g. choose “layout” > “l-shape” in addition to the compact size, and you’ll see small kitchens with l-shape layouts and kitchen islands!

Of course there’s cases you won’t find filters for, but even in this case we’ve got your inspiration needs covered. We’ve put together special collections for butcher block islands, kitchen islands with attached tables and the best lighting over an island. Even if you’re looking to add a kitchen island extension, there’s curated inspiration for you.

Here’s a few more things you may want to consider for your design:

Is your design practical?

Depending on your kitchen, you want an island that fits and adds value to your space. The fitting is where a professional can help, the value you can really brainstorm in ur gallery. Make your island work for you by adding appliances like a dishwasher or oven. Make your space really open and perfect for entertaining by placing a sink or cooktop on the island - you’ll never have to turn your back to your guests again! Adding seating instantly turns your island into a bar or separate eating area, whether you use bar stools or a sturdier option. The possibilities are endless. Storage is another factor. Whether you add a wine rack or a bookshelf, use your space wisely!

Which kitchen style do you want?

How would you describe the style of your kitchen? Your island needs to fit in. There’s no point in adding a country style island with a farmhouse sink if the rest of your kitchen is industrial. You also have a lot of options here. Stainless steel or a butcher block, moveable or not, you’ll want to pay attention to the surface you choose, the colours and the lighting above.

Have a browse, collect ideas and put together a better brief for your designer. It’s a great process to make your renovation go a lot smoother!

Whether you want inspiration for planning a kitchen with with island renovation or are building a designer kitchen from scratch, Houzz has 162,023 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including desculpto and Studio Esar. Look through kitchen photos in different colours and styles and when you find a kitchen with with island design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful kitchen with with island ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.