7 Ideas For The End Of A Kitchen Island

1. Rolling Chopping Station

A cutting board with storage and legs on casters can be tucked away when not in use. “The rollaway cart is super helpful in keeping countertops clear and gives the cook added chopping surface in a pinch

Transitional Kitchen by Kitchen Elements
Kitchen Elements
2. Custom Drawers for Extra-Large Items

Two top drawers store napkins, place mats and other tableware close to a nearby bistro table. The bottom drawer stores a large stockpot that one of the homeowners wanted easy access to. This tall stockpot was not going to fit in the pot-and-pan drawers to the left and right of the range. You need both of those drawer cabinets to be exactly the same dimensions to each other. 

Transitional Kitchen by Sarah Kahn Turner
Sarah Kahn Turner
3. Chopping Block With Storage

A custom end-cut cherrywood cutting board installed on a cabinet. 

Transitional Kitchen by Sarah Kahn Turner
Sarah Kahn Turner

Transitional Kitchen by Design Loft Cabinets
4. Shallow Storage

One end is a full-height, 12-inch-deep base cabinet that stores serving trays that can be easily pulled out for entertaining. On the other end, opposite the range, there’s a 12-inch-deep cabinet with dividers for cookie trays and muffin tins. There’s also a 12-inch-deep drawer that stores spices. 

Transitional Kitchen by Design Loft Cabinets
Design Loft Cabinets


Beach Style Kitchen by Kelly Nelson Designs
Kelly Nelson Designs
5. Refrigerator Drawers

Two refrigerator drawers store soft drinks and other things that can easily be grabbed without the need to search through the refrigerator. It’s great for kids and adults.


Transitional Kitchen by CHAD ESSLINGER DESIGN
CHAD ESSLINGER DESIGN
6. Garbage-and-Recycling Cabinet and Slim Refrigerator

A dual garbage-and-recycling cabinet, a utensil drawer and a slim beverage fridge.


Beach Style Kitchen by Builders' General Supply
Builders' General Supply
7. Microwave Drawer

Microwave drawer--locate the microwave close to the refrigerator for convenience, and don't compromise the wall cabinetry space.

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