{"id":229997,"date":"2022-02-14T09:59:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendey.jahaweb.com\/?p=229997"},"modified":"2022-02-14T09:59:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:59:39","slug":"kitchen-island-ideas-with-seating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendeydev.jahaweb.com\/?p=229997","title":{"rendered":"24 Kitchen Island Ideas with Seating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The kitchen is perhaps the most important room in the house. It\u2019s where families gather for meals, snacks, or a simple cup of coffee with a nice chat. <\/span>An open floor plan is ideal if you do not want to be isolated from the family while cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even if your kitchen is a separate room, you can make it cozy and very functional with a kitchen island with seating, so that it will function as a dining table, breakfast bar<\/a>, and prep space. <\/span>In this article, we will give you plenty of design ideas for you to have your dream kitchen!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Stylish Bar Stool Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your kitchen island<\/a> can be a showpiece, and still, be very functional for seating and storage. <\/span>The height of the island will determine the type of seating. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The kitchen island standard height is 36 inches, but if you opt for a bar stool design, then your island should be 42 inches high. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stools can set the tone of the design: from rustic to casual, with adjustable height or swivel seat, to give it an informal look. <\/span>There are numerous stool options for all tastes and styles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Chic Breakfast Bar Concepts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The breakfast bar design is ideal for bar stool seating. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But in order to allow for comfortable seating space, you will have to increase the width of your island countertop, from the standard 24 inches to a minimum of 30 inches wide, so that there is enough countertop space to have meals or do homework.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Contemporary Island Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want an island with seating, consider the space around the island. You need circulation space and enough room to open appliances and stand in front of them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, you must have at least 42 inches between your island and the appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you got the measures right, it\u2019s time to think about finishes. <\/span>Quartz countertops are very modern, contemporary, and easy to maintain. They do not stain like marble and there are many options of colors and patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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