Kitchen Island Decor Ideas

Since the early 2000s, the kitchen island has been the main staple of kitchen design as the space has evolved into a multi-functional living area. 

Find out and get inspired on how to decorate your kitchen island based on your own personal design vibe.

1. Set the Table

• Add placemats and dishes
• Swap out decor based on season
• Make it as casual or elevated as you like!

2. Show off your Appliances

• Display a colorful toaster, juicer, or blender that ties in the look of your kitchen
• Turn your kitchen island into a coffee or tea bar
• Display some of your favorite cookbooks

3. Self Serve Station

• Set out a decorative breakfast tray with fresh flowers and baked goods
• Have cutting boards ready for a platter
• Keep the look monochromatic, let the food steal the show

4. Highlight your Cooking Skills

• Decorate with a vase of handy utensils
• Add pendant lighting - it will enhance the overall look of your kitchen, and provide the extra light needed to perfect your next cooking creation

5. Design around Work

• Decorative, washable table runners are practical and ready for anything from quick dinners to messy homework
• Small chalkboards on stands are a trendy way to display or to-do lists
• Fruit baskets are decorative and colourful and encourage healthy snacking

6. Display Seasonal Items

• Sleek and Modern: Fresh, seasonal produce in a modern bowl
• Farmhouse: Freshly cut wildflowers in a vintage vase
• Beach House: A collection of seashells, starfish, or coral in a glass vessel
• Eclectic: A variety of greenery and/or herbs in pots