Not long ago, kitchen design was done according toprinciple "More is better". Nowadays, the trends have swung towards reduction. Now in the interior with a massive hood and a long, floor-to-ceiling cabinet, you can find a small kitchen island. However, not all of them are convenient to use, despite their compactness. Today we will introduce you to some successful strategies for using freestanding kitchen elements.
Kitchen islands on wheels are quiteare widespread. Their mobility allows for the organization of kitchen space: the drawer hides under the countertop when not needed. This is especially convenient in a small kitchen, where every square meter counts.
At first glance it seems that absolutelyIt is impossible to fit an island into this small kitchen. However, despite the limited space, the homeowner decided to install additional storage space for utensils. Thanks to this, the room became even more functional.
A successful combination is demonstrated heredecorative qualities of the red table and its useful properties. The bright rug picks up the color of the island base and visually connects it with the adjacent room - an example of practical room decoration.
Small kitchen islands, if they are cleverly designeddesigned to be great for use as a storage system. The table in the picture is equipped with drawers, baskets and shelves. It even has a niche to push a stool into.
This small island with a countertop is made in the same style as the kitchen set. The transparent chair adds a little visual volume and helps to maintain the airy feeling.
This kitchen could easily accommodate a large island, but the miniature gray version gives the space additional freedom and dilutes the color scheme of the interior.
A towel holder on one side of the table makes it even more functional and adds a rustic charm.
Here is another example of successful organization of kitchen space. Part of the kitchen island could have remained unused, but the owner built a microwave oven into its niche.
And here we see the result of a surprising transformation of a sewing table into a small island. The specificity of its individual style completely changes the atmosphere of the kitchen.
Photos of interiors of small kitchens with islands
