Our Woolloomooloo Project showcases how a kitchen can be both dramatic and refined. The bold stone island with fluted detailing pairs beautifully with the curved antique brass rangehood and matching fittings. Integrated appliances keep the design seamless, while subtle lighting highlights the interplay of materials. The result is a kitchen that feels luxurious without being overdone—an elegant centrepiece for the home.

Weerona House

Demardi.

This Kitchen was relocated from the middle of the home to the north end. Four steel trusses were installed as load-bearing walls and beams had to be removed to accommodate for the floorplan changes. There is now an open Kitchen/Butlers/Dining/Living upstairs that is drenched in natural light with the most undisturbed view this location has to offer. A warm and inviting space with oversized windows, gorgeous joinery, a curved micro cement island benchtop with timber cladding, gold tapwear and layered lighting throughout to really enhance this beautiful space.

Blackheath Residence

Rocco Revolution

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Auburn Residence, Hawthorn East

Chan Architecture Pty Ltd

Photo of a modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Gilberton House

Urban Habitats

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern - The Eames

Oswald Homes

A mid-century modern masterpiece, this ageless and eye-catching four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence speaks of timeless style and effortless elegance. Featuring an undercroft garage and an elevation highlighted by sleek lines and pops of pastels, this home sits comfortably in the established streetscape. Inside, a wide entry leads to the living area and study. Tucked away in the west wing is the extraordinary master suite, with vast his-and-hers wardrobe, plus luxury ensuite. The light-filled living area, dining area, kitchen and games room focus on the outdoor entertaining area, with the entire space able to be opened up for ease of entertaining. The kitchen features both a scullery, walk-in pantry, and adjoining laundry. To the rear of the home, you’ll find three large bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. This is an effortlessly stylish sanctuary for the young family who call it home, with an abundance of living areas, both inside and outside. Finalist 2025 HIA custom built home 1.7 million to 2.5 million

Avalon kitchen + Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Rosebank Residence

onefour interiors

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Other with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and black appliances.

Burrawang, Southern Highlands

Lime Building Group

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Wollongong with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Luxury Coastal Home Renovation

Xanda Interior Design

Revamper was engaged to assist with the Interior Design of this beautiful Coastal Home with incredible views across Freshwater Beach. Services Undertaken: Space Planning Kitchen Design Living Room Design Master Suite Design Guest Suite Design Kids Bedroom Design Custom Storage Design Solutions Bathroom Design The brief from the client was that they wanted a luxurious contemporary/coastal inspired home with a consistent and cohesive theme running through each room. This property has all the luxury any family could wish for with a Home Cinema, Sauna, Gym and a self contained Guest Suite which includes its own fully equipped Kitchen. Our client had impeccable taste, and with our joint collaboration we were able to deliver a truely remarkable family home.

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.

Illawarra House

Prime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hobart with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Bayview House

Aatos Design

Light-filled kitchen and dining.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Armstrong

Teo Perperis Architects

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

Lambton House

Horton & Co

Inspiration for a transitional galley kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, shaker cabinets and with island.

Havenwood House | Contemporary kitchen

Atlas Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Palm Beach 01

Watershed Architects

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

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.

Beverley

Stuart Osman

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional with a modern twist

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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 162,322 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Urban Habitats and Oswald Homes. 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.