Kitchen Island Table

Kitchen Island Tables

A kitchen island table can become the focal point of your kitchen, provide for additional food preparation space, and even additional space for a work area. It just depends on how much room you have and how large your budget is. You can find small kitchen island tables that are portable and easy to move around or you can have a custom designed unit that is the center of your kitchen and sets the theme for the rest of your kitchen. 

A kitchen island is a great way in most kitchens to add additional work space, storage areas, and an additional counter top for appliances. At its most basic, a kitchen island has just one surface area, just like a kitchen table top. However, you don’t have to stop there because many units are available online today that also include food preparation areas, wine racks, and bar sinks as well as eating areas that you find in better units such as those featured by John Boos. Kitchen island tables are available online today in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and finishes. You can find kitchen island tables designed to accommodate bar stools and units that are counter height.

We have featured a few examples to give you an idea of the diversity of options available online. We encourage you to visit our suppliers to see a much broader selection of kitchen island tables - we are sure you can find want that is just what you're looking for.

Kitchen Island Tables - Tips and Buying Guide

Buying furniture for your kitchen, whether it’s a kitchen island table, a traditional table and chairs, or a French Bistro wrought iron table, it really doesn't really have to be a complicated process. Unfortunately too many times we see a piece of furniture - maybe a sleek modern glass topped table or a beautiful wooden Mission table online or displayed on a local furniture stores show room floor that we fall in love with and that is how decision is made. And certainly, your personal taste and sense of style is going to play a central role in any choice you make, after all, why would you buy something you don't like just because it's practical?

The first key to consider is exactly how much space you have available for your kitchen table and accompanying chairs. Start with a table dimension that you think might fit, and then add room for the number of chairs, stools, or benches that you will require. You then need to add about two feet for each chair etc. to provide room for maneuvering around. You will quickly notice that chairs and the space they require begin to occupy a large area. If you have a very small kitchen you may want to consider other options such as a free standing table or a bar extension. Take a good look at the layout of the kitchen, and decide how much of your kitchen can actually be used for your dining set, no matter what style you choose. And remember to include door openings, and other furniture which may need to be in your kitchen.

How will I use my kitchen island table?  

Another thing to consider is how you will be using your table. Sometimes kitchen tables have to perform multiple functions. Do you just want a quiet secluded area for that morning cup of coffee, or is this going to be the primary area where all your meals will be eaten? Will it also have to double as your office desk or a homework center from time to time? How you use your table on a daily basis influences your choice. If you really just want a place for your coffee cup in the morning coffee on while you gaze out your kitchen window, perhaps something as simple and compact as a wall mounted table might be perfect.

Round, square, rectangle – something else?   

You will be able to find a kitchen table in almost any shape you can image - square, rectangular, round, half-moon or even triangular. It really depends on how your kitchen is laid out and the traffic flow in and out of your kitchen. Do you need a table that can fit easily into a corner, along a wall, or perhaps even an island style standup solution in the middle of the room? A corner table works especially well in small kitchens because it helps to create more space for maneuvering around. You will also want to consider the shape of your kitchen. For example, if your kitchen is basically a rectangle, a rectangular or oval shaped table usually works the best. If your kitchen is more of a square, then a square table or a circular shaped table will be more complementary.

Do I prefer metal, wood, or glass?  

Of course, you don’t have to choose between wood, metal or glass, you could combine them. The first thing you want to consider is the other types of materials already in your kitchen - your kitchen cabinets, counter tops, and flooring for example. If you have glass cabinet faces then a matching glass kitchen table would provide a nice complement. Or if you have a dark oak stain for example, then you may want to stay with a similar wood kitchen table. Prefer a more modern trendy look, then a take a look at a metal table or French Bistro design. Wood of course will likely mean that you have to polish your table occasionally to keep it looking nice and glass will require cleaning with a glass cleaner to get rid of smudges. Kitchen island tables are available in a variety of cool designs.    

Traditional or modern?  

Island kitchen tables are available in a variety of finishes, materials, designs and colors. Most modern tables are made from either metal or glass or a combination of these two materials. Of course, if you spend a little time researching online you can find tables that have a modern design and look but are made from traditional materials. Traditional style kitchen tables are typically made from wood and usually have a historic theme such as a Mission table. Of course, a retro look kitchen table isn’t usually thought of as traditional, but it does evoke a sense of nostalgia from the 1950’s. No matter which style or design you prefer, you will be able to find a great selection of island kitchen tables online that will reflect your personal tastes, be very functional, and fit into the space that you have available.

Kitchen Island Tables -A Few Samples

This John Boos & Co. work table is a standard fixture for many commercial kitchens and can be custom fitted to meet the demands of any situation. The John Boos company has been a premier manufacturer of kitchen island tables for many years. Built from select northern hard rock maple, the Boos butcher blocks will last for generations. The end-grain work surface is easy on knifes and resists nicks and gouges, preventing bacteria from penetrating the wood. This unti is also available with a drop leaf for a litte more space. A very straightforward unit with clean lines, solidly built and very functional.

Need a unit that is portable, solidly made and very functional? This kitchen island features excellent workmanship and top-quality materials. It is both stylish and functional requiring very little space. Featuring a classic design and sturdily constructed, this island table is designed with the cook’s convenience in mind. Beneath the solid 2” thick butcher block top there’s a drawer that is perfect for storing frequently used kitchen items. Below that, a shelf that is accessible from all sides where you can store small appliances, cookbooks and other favorite tools within easy reach. Two more spacious drawers below the middle shelf maximize your storage space. All drawers glide smoothly open and shut on sturdy supports, and the entire work center rolls easily on four locking 3-in. caster wheels so you can move it where you want it and keep it securely in place when positioned. 

This modern kitchen island table provides extra work space with clean, sleek lines that look great in modern kitchens. The heavy-duty stainless steel top has a bullnose edge and sits on a solid hardwood base. This stainless steel topped island table is hygienic, easy to clean, and resists corrosion, dents, stains and scratches.

Two very nice custom kitchen islands.  

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