Attention all residents of Seattle! It’s time to face the truth, and we hate to break it to you, but your outdated kitchen islands have got to go. A kitchen island is a central gathering point in one’s home, a place where countless meals are prepared, laughs are shared, and memories are made. However, with the passage of time, aspects of your kitchen island that were once in style become glaring eyesores as design trends change.
Do not worry, though. With only a few cosmetic upgrades, it is possible to revitalize your kitchen and restore its former glory. Luckily, remodeling kitchens is our specialty at Eakman Construction. With our 5 unique kitchen island ideas, you can update your kitchen island in no time, and the result will be a stylish and more functional space for your friends and family to enjoy and continue making memories.
Paint the Island Base
Updating your kitchen island by painting the base is a quick and easy way to completely change the look of your kitchen. If you have worked with wooden surfaces before, this will be a very simple project to do yourself; however, if you don’t have experience with sanding and painting wood, then it is probably best to call in a professional. We recommend solid colors such as white and black in order to match with any countertop, but bright colors can also be used for a more creative and whimsical look.
Sink Installation to Increase Functionality
Adding a sink to your island will not only increase its appearance and functionality but also add to the overall value of your home. When working with complex recipes or making multiple dishes at once, it is crucial to have an extra sink for food preparation. While this is a more extensive remodel, we promise that the finished result will be worth it.
Add Molding
Once your island has received a fresh coat of paint, it is now time for the finishing details that will really pull your kitchen together while adding a touch of elegance. We are talking about molding. Believe it or not, just a few wooden panels can turn your outdated island into a modern and stylish masterpiece.
Quality Bar Stools
You’ve no doubt seen this image too many times before: great kitchens with unsightly bar stools that are not only uncomfortable and wobbly but also disrupt the entire design flow of the kitchen. Do not fall victim to cheap, low-quality chairs that undermine the aesthetic that you are trying to achieve. Instead, save up and invest in quality bar stools that look and feel great.
Cabinet Face-Lift
Finally, once you have updated your kitchen island to your liking, you must now do something about those old, brown cabinets you have neglected for too long. Give them a fresh coat of paint! We recommend matching the color of the cabinets to the updated island, but opposite colors that have been carefully paired can make for a truly unique and beautiful space as well.
Eakman Construction
These kitchen remodeling ideas are guaranteed to modernize the aesthetic of your kitchen while also increasing the value of your home.
Whether you are building a home for the first time or remodeling room-by-room to achieve your dream home, our team of designers and builders at Eakman Construction can bring any idea to life. We are proud to provide home building and renovating services to Kirkland, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle areas, and there is no job or request that we cannot handle.
If you are interested in our services or need additional information, reach out to our team on our website.