Kitchen islands are hot for kitchen styling right now, and that’s for a number of reasons: they provide additional workspace, storage and seating. A kitchen island can also add to the kitchen style highlighting it or contrasting it. One of the boldest trends right now is curved furniture, and this fashion didn’t bypass kitchen islands, curved kitchen islands are a bold trend that is here to stay just like all the rest of the curved furniture. We gathered the coolest curved kitchen islands for you and can’t wait to share them!
Pros
Curved islands add an interesting visual dynamic to kitchens. Like L-shaped islands, they’re packed with prep space. There’s more than enough room to operate during meal prep. Curved designs can incorporate expansive seating areas that leave enough room for four-plus guests to comfortably eat and socialize. You may also add fluting to such a kitchen island as fluted designs come along with curved ones.
a beautiful contemporary kitchen with black and white cabinets, a curved kitchen island, white marble countertops and a backsplash
a beautiful modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue fluted and curved kitchen island, pendant lamps and an eating zone
a chic and cozy kitchen with stained cabinets, a fluted curved kitchen island and grey stone countertops and a backsplash
a chic modern kitchen with sleek green cabinets, a terrazzo backsplash and countertops and a curved kitchen island
a chic modern kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, a dark green curved kitchen island, pendant lamps
a chic neutral kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a curved kitchen island with open storage compartments and a skylight over it
a chic neutral kitchen with stained and creamy cabinets, an open shelf, a curved and ribbed kitchen island
a chic white kitchen with shaker style cabinets and a black glass one for more drama, a turquoise curved kitchen island and white stone countertops
a contemporary white kitchen with a black mirror backsplash, a curved and ribbed kitchen island and tall stained stools
a cozy farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a curved kitchen island with a white marbel backsplash and countertops
a dark-stained kitchen with a light-colored fluted curved kitchen island that contrasts the cabinetry and stainds out in its backdrop
a dramatic kitchen with black cabinets and a curved kitchen island clad with green skinny tiles plus a matching wall
Cons
Prep and storage space aren’t always efficient with curved islands. Your counter is spread out and curved, which can limit the way you cook. Storage units can be harder to access in some designs (they may be underneath a countertop overhang, for instance). Plan on wasted storage space unless your cabinets are customized to include creative options.
a gorgeous metal and stone kitchen island in rich rust tones is a fantastic statement with both color and shape for a neutral kitchen
a light blue kitchen with a black hood, a curved black and white kitchen island, a white marble backsplash and countertops
a light-stained minimalist kitchen with sleek cabinets, a window backsplash, a curved fluted kitchen island with a curved part and a woven pendant lamp
a lovely Scandinavian kitchen dove grey cabinets, a matte black backsplash, a ridged curved kitchen island and pendant lamps over it
a minimal tan kitchen with matte plain cabinets, a matching backsplash and a ribbed kitchen island with a black faucet as an accent
a minimalist grey kitchen with a window backsplash and a curved fluted kitchen island with a terrazzo countertop looks ultimate
a minimalist kitchen with sleek curved cabinets, stained ones, a window backsplash, a curved fluted kitchen island and tall stools
a minimalist kitchen with stained and sleek white curved cabinets, a window backsplash and a curved kitchen island with a stone countertop
a minimalist kitchen with stained cabinets, a curved kitchen island, a grey stone backsplash and countertops
a minimalist white kitchen with a grey curved kitchen island made of a marble slab and a white marble backsplash and countertops
a minimalist white kitchen with curved cabinets, a white marble backsplash, a curved ribbed kitchen island and tall grey stools
a minimalist white kitchen with fluted cabinets, a white marble backsplash, a curved kitchen island with a stone countertop
a minimalist white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a fluted curved kitchen island, tall stools and cool lamps
Designs
As I said above, curved kitchen islands often come fluted, these are two great design features in one that allow creating a very modern and trendy look. You can go for a matching or contrasting design adding a seating area, a sink or a cooker here, highlighting the island with lamps over it. You may even go further and try a circular design for your kitchen island if you want. Get inspired!
a mint green and white kitchen with a white terrazzo backsplash, a stained curved kitchen island with a stone countertop to make a statement
a modern kitchen with stained cabinets, a curved kitchen island clad with skinny tiles, cork stools and a white stone backsplash
a moody and elegant kitchen with midnight blue curved cabinets and a matching kitchen island, dark wallpaper on the walls and black fixtures
a neutral contemporary kitchen with light blue cabinets, a backsplash and a hood covered with white textural tiles and a ribbed kitchen island
a neutral kitchen with stained cabinets, open shelves, a window backsplash and a ribbed curved kitchen island with a thick countertop
a neutral warm-colored kitchen with sleek cabinets, an open shelf, a curved and fluted kitchen island and pendant lamps
a refined contemporary kitchen with ridged cabinets and a matching curved kitchen island, a white marble backsplash plus a brass hood
a sophisticated black kitchen with a white marble backsplash, an aged brass hood, a fluted curved kitchen island and tall stools with brass backs
a sophisticated black kitchen with fluted cabinets and a matching kitchen island, grey marble countertops and a backsplash, gold fixtures
a sophisticated contemporary kitchen in white, with a white stone backsplash and countertops, a curved fluted kitchen island, pendant lamps
a sophisticated contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a curved kitchen island made of wood and marble
a stylish grey kitchen clad with skinny tile, with an open shelf instead of upper cabinets, an open pantry, a fluted curved kitchen island with a white stone countertop
a stylish grey kitchen with gold handles, a curved kitchen island with a white countertop and cool pendant lamps
a stylish kitchen with green cabinetry, an open shelf instead of upper cabinets, a large fluted kitchen island with a black countertop and black stools
a welcoming warm-colored kitchen with blue cabinets, an orange backsplash and some light-stained cabinets, a curved kitchen island
a white minimalist kitchen with a neutral stone countertop, a curved fluted kitchen island and open shelves
a white Scandinavian kitchen with grey stone countertops, open shelves, a fluted kitchen island and lamps over it
an airy white kitchen with plain cabinets and no handles, a grey skinny tile backsplash, a fluted stained kitchen island and shelves
an airy white kitchen with white cabinets and an open shelf, a curved fluted kitchen island and skylights over it
an all-white kitchen with sleek plain cabinets, a curved ribbed kitchen island that is an accent here, open shelving instead of upper cabinets