KITCHEN ISLANDS
Extend your worktop space with one of these handy additions
classic farmhouse
Traditional, rustic and simple! The hand-painted finish, oak top and beaten metal detailing on this freestanding beauty are the loveliest combination of quality materials, functional design and practicality. suffolk chopping block, h85.7x w80xl50cm, £995, neptune
❝for kitchens that can’t quite squeeze in A fixed island, moveable designs ARE An Alternative❞ Attractive
All in white
It’s not all about the in-vogue fixed island… This robust yet elegant solid beech piece will create a sturdy focal point. Its country-fresh white finish and Shaker-style cup handle make it a fitting choice for both traditional and contemporary spaces. foxhill kitchen island/butcher’s block, h92xw100x d60cm, £994.99, eddingtons at john lewis & partners
solid worktop
Classic good looks, a sturdy demeanour and four wheels (two lockable) make this quality British design the ultimate stylish storage solution. new england trolley in cream with acacia top, h89xw55xl80cm, £599, t&g woodware
Rustic sous chef
Prep, carve and perform a multitude of kitchen tasks with this solid spruce design, which has a wonderfully rustic and durable zinc top. You can pop your large pots or recipe books on the lower slatted shelf for easy access.
aldsworth butcher’s block, h82xw70xd50cm, £290, garden trading
compact wonder
Practical storage and spacesaving proportions – yes please! This helpful unit includes a 12-bottle wine rack and generous drawer for utensils, plus a shelf space beneath and rails at either side for tea towels and oven gloves. The heat resistant granite top will make budding pastry chefs happy! westcote blue small butcher's block with wine rack, h85xw82x d58cm, £399, cotswold co
❝pick a Design with rails for tea towels and shelves for pots and Chopping boards to utilise space❞ all the
industrial edge
Wheel in this chic iron kitchen trolley, featuring drawers to stash a multitude of chef’s tools and a sleek marble grey top to keep things cool as a cucumber. Sleek in style and with buckets of space, it makes the perfect assistant in the kitchen.
Metal kitchen storage trolley or island in Black, H92xw61xl152cm, £1,650, The Forest & Co
Chop Chop!
Partition your space or provide an extra work surface with this pairing of a pine and oak veneered base with a concreteeffect top. Two wooden boxes below an open shelf and two smaller drawers provide optimum storage to hide any evidence of bake-off disasters!
Dakota oak butcher’s block, H85xw70xd45cm, £349, Barker and Stonehouse
Versatile station
With a sturdy aged black metal frame, this utilitarian mover and shaker can cater for all requirements. Use as a welcoming breakfast station for overnight guests, fill with tipples and glassware for a relaxed cocktail soirée (there’s a handy bottle rack), or equip with a team of kitchen essentials for at-hand convenience.
Industrial bar trolley, H89.5xw41.5x L76cm, £299, Nordic House
Distressed by Design
Welcome homespun authenticity indoors with this striking central work space. Made from recycled, weathered pine and featuring an aged, metal bottle opener at the front, this chunky number can alternatively hunker down as a handsome side table.
Colette reclaimed rustic butcher’s block, H91xw100xd60cm,
£565, Modish Living