Country kitchen island ideas – 17 stylish, storage-packed designs your kitchen needs

These country kitchen island ideas will give you extra storage and countertop space. Adding a country kitchen island enables you to create dedicated zones, too, providing an informal divide between the kitchen and adjacent living areas while still keeping the cook space involved in the social activity.

Indeed, a central kitchen island can serve a multitude of purposes – from being a preparation station to housing sinks, cookers and appliances – transforming the way in which you use your country kitchen. Extending the countertop and adding bar seating even provide a dining space that's perfect for quick breakfasts or entertaining.

‘Larger, fitted islands can be multi-functional, incorporating appliances, breakfast bars and many other elements. In smaller kitchens, a peninsula can often be a better alternative to a central island. This layout is less space hungry, but still has the same capacity for storage and multi-tasking,’ advises Richard Moore, design director at Martin Moore.

BY HOLLY REANEY