Kitchen Islands

Kitchen Island Ideas

Your friends and loved ones might spend more time around your kitchen island than any other spot in your home.

Work with our kitchen design experts to create a custom kitchen island that is perfect for your space.

Design Assistance At Von Tobel

Von Tobel offers a variety of cabinet styles for the island base, outstanding built-in storage features, countertops, and fixtures.

Plus, our complimentary design assistance makes Von Tobel your one-stop shop for the perfect kitchen island.

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Your Kitchen Island Questions Answered

We get so many questions about kitchen islands with seating, or the best design for a large kitchen island.

We asked our designers to share the answers to the most popular kitchen island questions they get from homeowners.

Read below for great insight before you begin planning your kitchen island.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large kitchen island featuring a white countertop and wooden base, two pendant lights above, and windows letting in natural light. Stools are neatly placed under the island.

How big can I make my island?

Depending on the available space, a variety of sizes and configurations can be constructed.

Sometimes, countertop material and slab size determine the maximum size if you don’t want any seams in the countertop.

Modern kitchen with black cabinets, white countertops, gold handles, a built-in microwave, and stylish kitchen islands featuring sinks and matte black faucets. Light wood flooring and glass doors open to a yard.

What style of islands do you offer?

Style is determined by the color and the finish. It’s also depends on whether the cabinets are modern, traditional, or complex.

We can create almost any look with various door styles, finishes and decorative elements such as legs, corbels and interior accessories.

A modern kitchen countertop with a farmhouse sink, black faucet, gold canisters, and small potted succulents on two white trays. Kitchen islands nearby feature cabinets and drawers with brushed metal handles.

How much does a kitchen island cost?

Several factors come into play regarding cost. Some examples include: quantity of cabinets, interior accessories, cabinetry finish and countertop square footage.

We work with clients to find the best balance between wants, needs and budget.

How much space should I leave for a walkway?

We recommend at least a 42″ walkway.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large kitchen island featuring a white countertop, black base, and five black stools. Two industrial pendant lights hang above the island. Brown wood floors throughout.

How many people can sit at my island?

We recommend 24″ – 30 ” per seat.

A kitchen island with a white countertop, dark wood base, multiple drawers, and open shelves for books and bowls adds style to this space. Red chairs and a tiled floor highlight the versatility of kitchen islands in modern homes.

How much room do I need for a seating overhang?

We suggest 10”-12” overhangs as a standard.

We can do custom sizes as well, as long as there are appropriate supports.

A foldable step stool is built into a blue kitchen island drawer, partially pulled out beneath a light-colored countertop on a wood floor.

What options are available for islands?

Since we put cabinet and trim pieces together, we can create any custom island option a customer would like.

We can really have fun with islands with all the options available.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large kitchen island featuring a marble countertop, stainless steel double ovens, built-in refrigerator, pendant lights, tile backsplash, and dark wood flooring.

Can I put a microwave in the island?

Yes! We have options for cabinets that hold a standard microwave on a shelf.

Or, we can design one that has a matching trim kit for a more built in look.