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Kitchen Storage & OrganizationIssue 50 — Urban Holiday

10 Easy Pieces: Instant Kitchen Islands

December 13, 2017

Do you have a smallish kitchen? Or maybe you’re on the fence about work islands (think they’re too suburban?). Here are a dozen low-commitment, problem-solving options, ranging in price from $109 to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

the quovis counter height table designed by architect giulio lazzotti is \$\1,6 14
Above: The Quovis Counter-Height Table designed by architect Giulio Lazzotti is $1,645 from Design Within Reach.
the simple john boos cucina classico work table is available in two sizes; pric 15
Above: The simple John Boos Cucina Classico Work Table is available in two sizes; prices start at $856 from Kitchen Source. See a version at work in designer Lena Corwin’s Brooklyn kitchen.
the march kitchen work table, designed and fabricated by berkeley based matt be 16
Above: The March Kitchen Work Table, designed and fabricated by Berkeley-based Matt Bear, combines the lines and lightness of a kitchen table with optional accessories for tools and storage; $23,395.
the ikea flytta kitchen cart in stainless steel is \$\179. 17
Above: The Ikea Flytta Kitchen Cart in Stainless Steel is $179.
the rustic kitchen island with a steel top is currently on sale at \$4\19 at we 18
Above: The Rustic Kitchen Island with a steel top is currently on sale at $419 at West Elm.
the sheridan kitchen island from crate & barrel is available in gray, white 19
Above: The Sheridan Kitchen Island from Crate & Barrel is available in gray, white, and black for $699.
the rimforsa work bench has a stainless steel look and bamboo top; \$399 at ike 20
Above: The Rimforsa Work Bench has a stainless steel look and bamboo top; $399 at Ikea.
the handmade march turned leg table by union studio is made from white oak, hon 21
Above: The handmade March Turned Leg Table by Union Studio is made from white oak, honed solid Carrara marble, and Farrow & Ball paint; $12,510 exclusive to March.
the john boos all stainless steel work table with shelf is \$848 at butcher blo 22
Above: The John Boos All-Stainless Steel Work Table with Shelf is $848 at Butcher Block Co.
ikea&#8\2\17;s förhöja kitchen cart in birch is \$\109. 23
Above: Ikea’s Förhöja Kitchen Cart in birch is $109.
the salvaged wood kitchen island is made from solid pine timbers and is availab 24
Above: The Salvaged Wood Kitchen Island is made from solid pine timbers and is available in a range of sizes; prices start at $2,095 from Restoration Hardware.
the marble topped modular kitchen island from williams sonoma is available with 25
Above: The marble-topped Modular Kitchen Island from Williams-Sonoma is available with a polished nickel, antiqued brass, or oiled bronze base; $2,495.
Lead photograph by Brian Ferry from Designer Lena Corwin at Home in Fort Greene.

For more inspiration, peruse our vast Kitchen Photo Gallery.

Finally, get more ideas on how to evaluate and choose kitchen cabinetry and hardware in our Remodeling 101 Guide: Kitchen Cabinets & Hardware.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 15, 2014.

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