More Cool Kitchen Islands

"No man is an island," wrote poet John Donne, but in the case of kitchens an aptly placed island makes the room. "My favorite way to make a kitchen sculptural is on the island," says designer Laurie Haefele." There are a variety of ways such as changing the countertop heights and juxtaposing different materials as well. Also, by altering the depths of the perimeter cabinetry can add some interest and sculptural elements." As a follow-up to our 5 Cool Kitchen Islands post, we highlight five more.

Aumas designed the kitchen island, which is covered in marble tiles from Carrelages du Marais—the geometric floor tiles...

In the minmalist kitchen: sleek steel cabinet systems and the Kono range hood from Elmar.

Measuring 18,000 square feet, the house is composed of two linear wings and connected by the kitchen, otherwise known...

In the kitchen, the continuous kitchen worktop and table are made of marble from Caledonia Marble.

In the kitchen, the showstopping ceiling’s herringbone pattern is echoed by the terra-cotta tiles on the floor.