Small Kitchen with Center Island or Bar: 24 Ideas for Layout

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How to build a small kitchen with central island, bar or other similar type of furniture? The kitchen island is a very sought-after complement and very popular not only from the point of view of the comfort it brings but also from that of the appearance of the interior space.

In fact, kitchen furniture manufacturers and professional decorators indicate that island and kitchen bar models are one of the main topics of discussion with their clients and that they are evoked in nearly 90 percent of cases.

What furniture and small kitchen plan with central island or bar?

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And indeed, the island and the bar can contribute enormously to the organization of a contemporary kitchen, whatever its size. To prove it to you, we have created a gallery of examples of small kitchen design with central island or bar that shows you possibilities of plans of such a space and examples of adapted furniture.

Small kitchen with central island or bar: how to adapt a piece of furniture to a piece of limited surface?

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The designers are unanimous: for them, having a small kitchen or a kitchenette does not mean that you can not enjoy an island or a bar. They evoke several types of furniture suitable for this kind of interior space: those with a reduced depth, a higher height as well as those that have been made to measure and have wheels.

The central island and the shallow bar, what are their advantages?

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The shallow central island clears the surface of the room while giving you the opportunity to double your work plan. This is an essential advantage of islands that we love even more when we have a kitchen of limited size!

Small kitchen with island or bar?

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The small kitchen with large central island quickly becomes a space with a mini bar! Depending on the size you have chosen, you can even benefit from a two-in-one piece of furniture that combines the functionality of a bar and an island!

The central kitchen island is tailor-made to suit your needs and the surfaces of your home!

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Of course, tailor-made islets are the best option for a small, neat and homely kitchen. If you have the possibility to order such a piece of furniture, do not miss the opportunity to customize its shape, its size and to give its materials of manufacture with that of your cupboards!

Make your own kitchen island? Why not !

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Lovers of manual activities and creative projects? Why not create your own small kitchen island? Below, a model of furniture of this kind in white and wood which is used for the decoration of a rustic interior.

The island with wheels and serving, two beautiful alternatives to classic furniture

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If you have a kitchenette or kitchen that would hardly benefit from a central island or a permanently installed bar, consider rolling furniture options!

Small kitchen model with center island in the shape of a rolling service and chairs

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The services and roller islands will offer you some of the benefits of classic furniture (worktop and extra storage) while being easy to store and hide!

Kitchen trolley with casters and open storage

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If you plan to buy a piece of furniture of this type, be aware that the services are available in many versions, as well as the islets and bars most common.

Bar with wheels with wooden worktop and closed small kitchen model

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With or without drawers, they can have open or closed shelves to provide you with more storage space.

Closed White and Blue Kitchen with Roller Island and Meal Corner Ideas *

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Moreover, these furniture are also able to turn into bars to adorn a permanent meal corner or installed on occasion!

Choosing a small kitchen island: some easy tips to remember

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What size and shape for a small kitchen island?

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To create a small kitchen with an island or bar that is aesthetic, try to keep the proportions of space and imagine a piece of furniture that completes the room without dominating it.

Do not forget to harmonize the manufacturing materials of your kitchen furniture!

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In addition to the size and shape of the piece of furniture, consider also the materials of manufacture for a contemporary island or bar.

Small kitchen island model in wood and white furniture

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This tip would allow you to harmonize the appearance of your kitchen even if you decided to add such a piece of furniture later.

Example of a small kitchen island in white with a wooden worktop and contemporary stools

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For example, if you have a kitchen with white furniture, look for an island painted in the same color or experiment with a material that blends well with the shades of white.

What extra accessories and storage for my center island or kitchen bar?

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Do not forget the accessories that can complement the features of your island: a hanging storage or integrated in the worktop, pegs to ask on the side of the furniture, chairs and stools worktop …

Example of a small wooden kitchen bar with white jamb worktop

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Some small kitchens atypical shape do not allow the development of a small island or a classic bar.

Bars and kitchen islands of original shape for atypical spaces

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The round islets, rounded or other geometric shapes less orthodox sometimes prove more suitable for a kitchen of this type.

Bar with elongated worktop for more work surface in the kitchen
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Finally, even if the installation of a bar or a central island is not possible, you still have many other interesting options, as shown in the pictures below!

Dining area with kitchen island table for small spaces

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Small gray kitchen model with orange mini bar and wooden stools

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Small modern bar in peninsula of white color

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* Photo and design by Aegis Interior Design Ltd