27 Kitchen Island With Sink Ideas to Maximize Space and Functionality

Choose a Black Sink

Contrast a white island with a black sink for a high-contrast look. K Shan Design chose matching black plumbing fixtures and bar stools that tuck beneath the island overhang for a sleek feel in this modern condo kitchen.

Use Shiny Brass Hardware

Give your kitchen island sink an elegant feel with shiny brass plumbing fixtures. Jessica Nelson Design used matching hardware on island storage drawers for a cohesive look.

Try a Statement Faucet

Give your kitchen island sink an elevated feel with a statement faucet. Mary Patton Design chose a large modern black-and-brass faucet to add a sculptural element to this colorful orange-and-black kitchen island with rounded edges.

Add a Second Sink

A large kitchen island can include a second sink in a spacious kitchen. Britt Design Studio installed a mini sink on this curved kitchen island with seating on two sides that adds more options for food prep in a family kitchen with more than one cook.

Try a Farmhouse Sink

Give your kitchen a farmhouse feel with an apron-front sink embedded in the kitchen island. Ashley Montgomery Design paired the sink with brass hardware for a warm feel.

Center the Sink

Center an integrated sink on a large kitchen island to leave plenty of space on either side for prep space and seating, like this large open-plan space from Michelle Berwick Design.

Place the Sink on the End

While it's generally a good idea to center your kitchen island sink, you can change strategies when the island is located across from the main kitchen sink and the island houses a mini sink.

This three-seater island from Mary Patton Design includes a mini sink on one end of the island, while the larger sink is centered across from it.

Try an Undermount Sink

Equip your kitchen island with an undermount sink for a sleek look. LeeAnn Baker Interiors chose an undermount sink on this white quartz island across from the induction cooktop for an updated feel in this traditional modern space.

Choose Black Fixtures

Complement a black kitchen island base and bar seating with a black faucet for a cohesive look, like this contemporary kitchen from Leclair Decor. Pair it with white quartz countertops and natural wood cabinetry for a neutral modern feel.

Try an Aged Copper Sink

If your kitchen island features a rustic finish like aged copper, use the same material on a small undermount sink for an integrated feel. Ashley Montgomery Design contrasted the small island sink with a white apron-front sink to add variety in this spacious kitchen.

Create a Kitchen Triangle

Installing a sink in your kitchen island is a clever strategy for creating a classic kitchen triangle in a larger space. In this moody space, the sink is located in the island, with the oven and refrigerator along the bank of cabinets opposite to create an efficient layout.

Mix Metals

Mix a stainless steel finish on the small waterfall edge island sink with gold-toned bar stools to add some shine to a small kitchen, like this space from interior designer Alvin Wayne.

Take a Minimalist Approach

Create a minimalist feel with an oversized square kitchen island finished in gray stone and equipped with a simple undermount sink. Marie Flanigan Interiors contrasted the island with rustic ceiling beams for an organic modern feel.

Add Symmetry

Create symmetry by placing a kitchen island sink opposite the oven and range hood. Brophy Interiors anchored the island with a pair of pendant lights and finished the wall with matching cabinets and open shelving for a symmetrical feel.

Use Silver-Toned Hardware

Choose silver plumbing fixtures to give a black-and-white kitchen a cool-toned feel, like this modern space from Becca Interiors.

Pair With Appliances

Save space in a studio apartment with a small kitchen island that houses a sink, induction stovetop, oven, and seating.

Fantastic Frank contrasted white walls with a gleaming gold metallic finish on the island in this Stockholm apartment that is finished with brass hardware that doubles down on the glam.

Accent With Gold

Create a focal point in a neutral kitchen by finishing your island sink with gold hardware, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.

Add Decorative Hardware

Make a small second sink on a large kitchen island feel purposeful with decorative hardware.

Ashley Montgomery Design chose a vintage-style brass faucet to embellish the sink in this spacious kitchen decorated with aged copper, heavily veined marble, and a crystal chandelier.

Add Storage

It can make sense to position your kitchen island sink opposite the refrigerator, depending on your layout. The seating on this kitchen island is sacrificed to add extra storage, but a small island sink leaves plenty of room to use the island countertop for meal prep or as a buffet located next to the adjacent dining table.

Accent With Black

Integrate your kitchen island sink by matching the faucet to other kitchen accents. Brophy Interiors used a black faucet that ties in with the kitchen hardware and bar stools in this mostly white kitchen. Dishwashing liquid and hand soap in black bottles tie it all together.

Use Vintage-Style Fixtures

This farmhouse-style kitchen from Jessica Nelson Design is given a modern lift with a painted navy island that includes plenty of seating. A vintage-style faucet creates a timeless feel.

Prep Sink and Bar Seating

Kitchen islands don't necessarily need a full-size sink. Bar sinks or prep sinks often will suffice. Installing a goose-neck faucet helps to clear the way when washing up. This kitchen island is heavily geared toward the comfort of its users, with fabric-covered bar stools spaced a generous distance from each other.

Unique Designs and Gold Accents

This island boasts a mix of open and closed storage and display space for cookbooks and small decor objects. The added sink gives the space additional purpose beyond a storage unit.

Add a Waterfall Countertop

Having a space that does it all can feel like an impossible task. However, the marble waterfall island in this kitchen from Brophy Interiors has plenty of room for multiple people to dine, with the kitchen sink located on the other end for cleanup afterward.