Kitchen islands with seating: best solutions for your home

Kitchen island is usually the centre of the room, where you can comfortably place the ingredients or appliances in use. It becomes an irreplaceable countertop in the house where cooking plays an important role in family life.

Having said that, the decision concerning the purchase of a kitchen island with seating should be made with consideration. When choosing the right piece of furniture, there are several issues that we should focus on and we are happy to present the most important of them!

How big is your kitchen space?

Large countertops surely help when cooking for the whole family or preparing meals that are rich in many ingredients. But as they come handy for big kitchens, they will do more damage than good in smaller spaces. Kitchen island with seating serves well as a focal point of any house, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the rest of the room. Sometimes it is better to choose kitchen peninsula which offers less seating places but works better in a restricted space. No one likes spending time in a room that is too crowded! For that reason, choose the kitchen island with seating that matches best your family needs.

Below we present our two favourite combinations for both kitchen island and kitchen peninsula.

On the first visualisation, you can see an island designed with our bespoke IKEA kitchen fronts in Metod Bamboo style.

On the second visualisation, we present a smaller kitchen peninsula designed with our Metod Nordic style which is perfect for bringing a new life to the less spacious kitchen area.

Important note: both kitchen island and peninsula can have IKEA kitchen doors installed for the higher functionality.

What is the purpose of your kitchen island?

The second issue which is important when choosing the best furniture for your kitchen is the function that it should perform. The kitchen island can serve you in different combinations and it’s up to you to decide which one is the best for you and your family.

Below you can see the most popular choices that are designed with the kitchen cabinet doors and fronts provided by Noremax.

Kitchen islands with seating – Free working surface.

Best suited for spacious interiors, this type of a kitchen island is designed primarily to serve as a comfortable countertop where you can cook big meals for the whole family. It doesn’t have to fulfil any other task as its main priority is to offer as much space for cooking and eating as possible. When choosing this option, it’s worth to purchase a kitchen island with seating, that enables you to eat meals with your whole family.

Here you can see our idea for a wonderful kitchen island designed with Faktum Basic style. The neat and calming decor surely can make cooking and eating a very relaxing moment of your day!

Countertop with sink.

Such a kitchen island becomes a multitasking area. Not only can you prepare meals and eat with your whole family, but also wash your dishes afterwards. This combination makes a kitchen island a focal point of your room, which can gather all members in one place. Of course, it is possible to choose a countertop with a sink in a smaller version, that is best suited for less spacious kitchens. This option is not so comfortable for eating but still serves well as a working surface.

In this visualisation, you can see a wonderful countertop with sink designed with Metod Classic style. This classy elegance makes your kitchen an inviting and friendly space, where all family members can enjoy their time spent together.

Kitchen islands with seating – Working surface with a cooking oven.

This is probably the most comfortable option on this list. The kitchen island with seating and kitchen oven allows you to prepare your meals in one place without the need to move around the whole room. This is the best option for the couple or a family that likes cooking together and they wish to achieve the most functional arrangement. You can prepare your meals, cook and eat them at one piece of furniture which saves not only your time but also the cleaning afterwards.

Below we present the kitchen island with oven which in Faktum Circle style. This clean and modern look can bring new life into your kitchen and make it a place where the whole family likes to spend time in.

Kitchen islands with seating – Creative combinations.

Of course, you can decide on a countertop that is designed with both sink and kitchen oven apart from serving as a large working surface. Or you can create a small peninsula with a sink and oven but without the possibility to eat. You’re only limited by your imagination! Remember, that with Noremax you can freely experiment with the fronts and tops sizes. In that way, you can always be sure that your project is best suited for your kitchen conditions.

Below you can see a large kitchen island with seating that is designed with IKEA Metod doors, fronts and tops in Classic style. This elegant and timeless project can add up to the character of your home design without compromising your other decorations and furniture.

How to design your kitchen island?

The third and probably most crucial issue is to decide on how you wish to create your project. There are several kitchen islands types on the market but not all of them are suited for every kitchen. A good method might be to order the bespoke furniture, however, in this case, you must be ready for a big expense.

Fortunately, there’s a good compromise for both of these methods. You can get creative with your bespoke project without the need to purchase the whole new set of furniture. And how to achieve that?

It’s fairly simple. Our Noremax company is an expert in creating the bespoke IKEA kitchen fronts that can be perfectly fitted for the furniture that you already own or have just ordered.

So, how can I get the Noremax kitchen island with seating?

If you decide to take the best compromise on creating your own furniture, the only thing you should do is to let your imagination loose. Here at Noremax, we present several cabinet styles that help you create an inviting and elegant space where you can spend an enjoyable time. Besides, you can freely choose the colour of the fronts by using the Jotun or Farrow&Ball colour code.

With that method, you can update the look of your trusted IKEA furniture without the need to spend a lot of money on new equipment. The kitchen doors, front and tops are always designed in such a way that they can fit your present furniture. You can also add our kitchen handles and knobs, to finish your kitchen.

In the effect, you can create your unique furniture piece that represents your taste and bring new life into your home interior. From the very beginning to the end you can influence the project so that it is both aesthetically pleasing and purpose-designed.

Getting in touch with our team

Please, do not hesitate to contact our experts at any time. We are more than happy to guide on choosing the best kitchen island with seating or with other appliances. We can provide you with advice on each step of creating your own project, including the size suggestion and colour choosing. With Noremax, you can order the bespoke IKEA kitchen fronts, wardrobe PAX fronts, doors, cabinets and countertops.

The whole process of creating the furniture pieces is customisable and our experts make sure that they are compatible with the existing IKEA equipment that you possess or have ordered. The installation is quick and simple.

Please, contact us for more information. We are happy to share our experience and passion for creative furniture projects.