Kitchen Islands With Drawers
A kitchen island with drawers can revolutionize your entire food prepping area, giving you a handy additional surface and some hidden storage at the same time. While you can always choose it in the same color as your cabinets, the best results are usually achieved when you pick a different hue that contrasts against them by being lighter or darker. To ensure consistency, you can still introduce it elsewhere as an accent, too.
Versatile Rolling Kitchen Island with Storage
$173.99 $243.89
Versatile Rolling Kitchen Island with Storage
Three Posts™
$173.99 $243.89
Perfect For: Expanding counter space and storage in your kitchen
What We Like: Bamboo countertop and built-in spice rack
This space-saving kitchen island cart instantly adds work surface and storage options to your kitchen. Made from solid and engineered wood with a white finish, it boasts a durable bamboo countertop perfect for meal prep. The cart features two slatted doors with adjustable interior shelves, a wide drawer for utensils, and a convenient built-in spice rack. Its four caster wheels, two of which lock, make it easy to roll to different areas of your kitchen or keep it stationary when needed.
Designer Advice:
Pair this kitchen island with matching white cabinets and a cozy rug for a seamless and inviting kitchen space that maximizes functionality.
French Country Style Kitchen Island with Drop-Leaf
$289.99 $398.89
French Country Style Kitchen Island with Drop-Leaf
Lark Manor™
$289.99 $398.89
Perfect For: Extra food prep space and storage in your kitchen
What We Like: Shiplap detailing and crown molding
This functional kitchen island provides a spacious surface for food prep or casual meals and features shiplap detailing and crown molding for a charming French-country look. Crafted from engineered wood with a neutral finish, it showcases a drop-leaf design, ample storage with adjustable shelves, and sleek black-finished handles. The cart comes with lockable wheels for easy mobility and includes a towel rack and spice rack for added convenience. The countertop is covered in stainless steel for durability and easy maneuvering.
Designer Advice:
Add this kitchen island to a kitchen with warm wood tones or neutral colors for a cozy and functional gathering spot. Don't forget to utilize the spice rack for easy access to your favorite cooking ingredients.
Mobile Kitchen Cart with Ample Storage
$169.99 $216.99
Mobile Kitchen Cart with Ample Storage
Mercury Row®
$169.99 $216.99
Perfect For: Expanding workspace and storage in a busy kitchen
What We Like: Adjustable shelves and easy mobility
This mobile kitchen cart offers a convenient workspace and storage solution for any busy kitchen. It features a solid wood top for food prep, a single drawer for utensils or linens, and a double cabinet with adjustable shelving to store pots, pans, or small appliances. The cart also boasts two metal towel racks and four hidden wheels, two with brakes for stability, giving you excellent mobility while maximizing storage space. Its neutral finish and stainless steel knobs make it a stylish and practical addition to any home decor.
Designer Advice:
Position the cart near your primary cooking area and use the top for quick access to essential tools, spices, or ingredients, making your cooking experience more efficient and enjoyable.
Kitchen Island with Butcher Block Top
$750 $1178
Kitchen Island with Butcher Block Top
Three Posts™
$750 $1178
Perfect For: Space-savvy and multi-functional kitchen interiors
What We Like: Versatile storage options
Efficiently utilize your kitchen area with this island featuring a butcher block top for food prep and meal planning. Made from solid and engineered wood, it showcases a clean-lined silhouette and neutral colors, effortlessly complementing any design palette. The island boasts two drawers, a cabinet, and ample shelf space for keeping cookware and serve ware within easy reach. Its inviting design encourages socializing and makes it an ideal spot for serving hors d'oeuvres at gatherings.
Designer Advice:
Place this island in the center of your kitchen for easy access during meal prep, and pair it with elegant bar stools to create a cozy breakfast nook or casual dining area.
Rolling Kitchen Island with Glass Drawer Inserts
$1546 $1544
Rolling Kitchen Island with Glass Drawer Inserts
Birch Lane™
$1546 $1544
Perfect For: Expanding your kitchen workspace and storage options
What We Like: Elegant design with practical features
Our Rolling Kitchen Island, crafted from durable Indian mango wood and completed with a light-brown polish, offers incredible functionality and stunning aesthetics. The island showcases four drawers with glass inserts and two slatted metal shelves at the bottom for open storage. With convenient towel rack additions on both sides, this exceptional piece is perfect for organizing your kitchen essentials and showcasing your favorite hand towels.
Designer Advice:
To make the most of this versatile island, place frequently used appliances or bowls on the open shelves for easy access, and utilize the glass-fronted drawers for showcasing your best utensils or decorative items.
Kitchen island with drawers and seating
$719.99 $1131
Kitchen island with drawers and seating
17 Stories
$719.99 $1131
This 48” kitchen island with drawers comes in four charming finishes (versatile hues like white, black, and gray as well as a showstopping blue option), but it’s the set of stools that really makes it stand out.
Designer Advice:
These seats can turn your functional island into a cozy breakfast nook whenever you want, and you can then easily push them underneath the countertop so that they’re not in the way of your food prep. Combining streamlined and warm wooden details, this model is the perfect blend of rustic and industrial.
Kitchen Island Cart with Storage and Faux Marble Top
$379.99 $539
Kitchen Island Cart with Storage and Faux Marble Top
Red Barrel Studio®
$379.99 $539
Perfect For: Increasing counter space and storage in any kitchen
What We Like: Versatile usage and elegant design
The Connell Kitchen Island Cart boasts a modern farmhouse design that elevates any kitchen space. This versatile piece features a stunning faux marble countertop and four full-extension storage drawers with classic cup pull hardware in a brushed nickel finish. With an open stationary shelf for larger items or display purposes, this kitchen island/cart is both stylish and functional. It also comes with optional caster wheels, making it easy to transform into a mobile island or coffee bar.
Designer Advice:
Pair this kitchen island with neutral or earthy-toned cabinetry and mix-and-match kitchen accessories for a cohesive, contemporary look. Add some stools to create an additional dining area or a place to entertain guests while cooking.
Kitchen Island with Storage and Seating
$960 $1628
Kitchen Island with Storage and Seating
Three Posts™
$960 $1628
Perfect For: Maximizing kitchen space and organization
What We Like: Extra countertop space for seating and meal prep
This feature-packed kitchen island provides a versatile solution for food prep, entertaining, and casual dining. The large countertop extends 10" beyond the base, offering additional area for meal preparation or seating. Equipped with five drawers and two spacious cabinets, there's substantial storage for kitchen essentials. Extra touches such as a built-in spice rack and towel bar elevate this multi-functional island, making it an integral part of any well-organized kitchen.
Designer Advice:
Pair this kitchen island with barstools to create a relaxed dining area, and consider adding a mix of open shelves and cabinets in the same style for a cohesive kitchen design.
Multi-functional Kitchen Island with Storage
$469.99
Multi-functional Kitchen Island with Storage
Red Barrel Studio®
$469.99
Perfect For: Optimizing and organizing your kitchen space
What We Like: Handle-free drawers and ample storage options
This versatile kitchen island is a practical addition to any kitchen, featuring 8 handle-free drawers to prevent accidents with kids, and a rubber wood top ideal for daily essentials. The mobile design includes 5 smooth rolling wheels, with 2 equipped with emergency lock brakes, perfect for moving around as needed. The island also offers 8 storage drawers, a storage cabinet with adjustable shelves, a towel rack, and a spice rack, keeping your kitchen tidy and organized.
Designer Advice:
Place a decorative tray or basket on the rubber wood top to store frequently used items, and don't forget to lock the wheels when using the island as a workspace for added stability.
Kitchen Island with Extendable Leaf and Stools
$920 $1566
Kitchen Island with Extendable Leaf and Stools
Three Posts™
$920 $1566
Perfect For: Small kitchens or homes with limited counter space
What We Like: Space-saving drop leaf design and included stools
Maximize your kitchen's functionality with this versatile kitchen island, featuring an extendable leaf perfect for extra seating and prep space. Measuring 36'' H x 48'' W overall, this island is crafted from solid hardwood and wood veneers with a cherry-hued countertop. It comes with two stools for entertaining, shallow exterior shelves for easy access to spices, two drawers, and four adjustable interior shelves. The beautifully sculpted edges and raised panel doors add an elegant touch to this practical piece, ideal for small kitchens.
Designer Advice:
To make the most out of your kitchen space, keep your most-used utensils and spices on the exterior shelves and use drawers and interior shelves for less frequently used items. Add a touch of warmth to your kitchen by coordinating with matching cherry or similar wood-themed accessories and decor.
Kitchen island with drawers only
$1624 $1424
Kitchen island with drawers only
Birch Lane™
$1624 $1424
Both the blonde and black version of this kitchen island with drawers are a sophisticated solid wood masterpiece. With side hooks, a wide bottom shelf, and eight drawers, you’ll never run out of storage space.
Designer Advice:
A kitchen island with so many drawers is handy if you’re planning on storing lots of smaller items rather than bulky kitchen equipment traditionally chucked behind cupboard doors. However, be careful with its open shelf: it’s easy to start dumping stuff onto it and create a cluttered environment right in the middle of your kitchen.
Kitchen island with drawers and cupboards
$299.99 $389.99
Kitchen island with drawers and cupboards
Red Barrel Studio®
$299.99 $389.99
Just under 54”, this island is a handy option for mid-sized kitchens and is available in off-white and black, so it’ll be a breeze to create some contrast depending on your cabinets’ shade. You can either use it with or without its locking wheels.
Designer Advice:
Both finishes, the light-colored wooden top, and the recessed panels of its cupboard doors and drawers make this kitchen island a particularly logical choice for traditional interiors.
Kitchen island with solid wood top
$640 $750
Kitchen island with solid wood top
Lark Manor™
$640 $750
This kitchen island with drawers is just under 43” and comes in either a black or antique white finish with a natural wood countertop.
Designer Advice:
While most islands include a central shelf, this one showcases a more creative layout by placing six shelves on its sides. As well as making it easier to display your prettiest utensils and decorative items, it results in a cleaner visual flow, helping your kitchen look a bit airier.
Space saving kitchen island with drawers
$232.99 $437.99
Space saving kitchen island with drawers
Latitude Run®
$232.99 $437.99
Available in black and white, this kitchen island with a granite top packs lots of features into its small design. It includes a wide drawer, some cupboards, a towel rack, and an open shelf that’s more spacious than in most islands.
Designer Advice:
You could use it for taller objects like wine bottles or, thanks to the bars on the side, even more decorative items such as your beautiful recipe books or plants.
Small island cabinet with drawers
$131.99 $164.99
Small island cabinet with drawers
Winston Porter
$131.99 $164.99
This space-saving kitchen island with drawers measures less than 23” in length and comes in one of the largest variety of colors we’ve seen so far: green, gray, natural wood, wood, and white, all with a practical granite top.
Designer Advice:
Not only is the compact size ideal for small rooms, but the open design will contribute to an airier feeling, helping your kitchen look less cramped. Alternatively, save even more space by pushing it against the wall.
Rectangular Kitchen Cart with Storage
Rectangular Kitchen Cart with Storage
Andover Mills™
Perfect For: Space-conscious kitchens and versatile food prep
What We Like: Portable design with removable wheels
This rectangular kitchen cart is crafted from engineered wood in crisp white, topped with solid blonde-finished wood, offering ample storage and an extra work surface for compact kitchens. With three push-through drawers and open shelves, it's perfect for organizing pantry items, table linens, and cooking essentials. The four wheels on castors allow you to easily move the cart as needed, but can also be removed for a stationary setup.
Designer Advice:
For a harmonious look, match the cart's white hue with other kitchen furniture, and use the blonde finished top for accent pieces like a cutting board or trivets.
26" Wide Kitchen Island with Caster Wheels
26" Wide Kitchen Island with Caster Wheels
Andover Mills™
Perfect For: Maximizing kitchen storage and functionality
What We Like: Ample storage options and easy mobility
This 26" wide kitchen island not only offers a compact and stylish solution for your storage and food preparation needs but also comes with caster wheels for easy movement. Crafted from engineered wood, it features a wooden butcher block style countertop that's perfect for slicing vegetables or preparing meats. With three drawers, three open shelves, and a glassware rack, you'll have ample room for all your kitchen necessities. The removable interior serving tray adds convenience during gatherings or celebrations.
Designer Advice:
This versatile kitchen island is ideal for smaller kitchens or open-concept living spaces. To enhance your kitchen's look, choose coordinating storage containers and appliances to display on the open shelves.
Sleek Writing Desk with Drawers
Sleek Writing Desk with Drawers
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Home office or study spaces
What We Like: Minimalist design and ample storage
This sleek writing desk is designed with a modern and minimalist approach, featuring clean lines and a polished finish. It boasts two spacious drawers, perfect for keeping office essentials organized and clutter-free. The sturdy construction ensures durability and stability, while offering ample legroom for comfortable seating. The desk's compact size and versatile style make it a great addition to any home office, study, or workstation.
Designer Advice:
Pair this desk with a comfortable ergonomic chair and some stylish desk accessories to create a chic and efficient workspace that promotes productivity and organization.
Mobile Kitchen Island with Cabinets and Drawers
Mobile Kitchen Island with Cabinets and Drawers
Lark Manor™
Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen storage and versatility
What We Like: Lockable wheels and multiple storage options
This mobile kitchen island boasts four lockable wheels, allowing you to move it wherever needed, and two cabinets with clear glass paneling for housing appliances and dinnerware. The two-tone finish adds a traditional touch to your space, while the two drawers provide additional storage for utensils and takeout menus. Enjoy extra convenience with a towel bar on one end and a spice rack on the other, making this island both practical and stylish.
Designer Advice:
Place the island against a wall when not in use, or situate it as a central workstation, depending on your kitchen layout. Dress it up with colorful dishware to create an eye-catching display.
Elegant kitchen island with drawers
Elegant kitchen island with drawers
Foundry Select
This isn’t just a functional kitchen island with drawers: it’s an opulent statement that will elevate your entire room. It consists of acacia wood in a black finish that contrasts against the white Italian marble of its top surface.
Designer Advice:
With its clean lines and the golden accents of its drawer handles, this kitchen island is a sophisticated option for the fanciest kitchens. Be sure to have enough space for it, though: when the leaf is open, the entire thing reaches 111.65” in length.
Eco friendly kitchen island with drawers
Eco friendly kitchen island with drawers
Joss & Main
This kitchen island with drawers, open shelves, and a leaf is made of reclaimed pine wood. You can either choose to top it up with a surface in the same material, practical stainless steel, or concrete for a raw industrial touch.
Designer Advice:
You should choose this model if you tend to look for ethical furniture or to complement rustic or bohemian interiors. As long as you have enough room for it, the leaf can be turned into a breakfast table by adding a couple of stools.
Kitchen island with drawers, cupboards & open storage
Kitchen island with drawers, cupboards & open storage
Andover Mills™
Only 46.5” in length, this kitchen island with drawers and other storage solutions is ideal for smaller rooms. You can choose to have it in white, black, or gray.
Designer Advice:
An island with mixed storage is especially handy if you need it for a wide variety of kitchen equipment. We recommend leaving the open shelves for your most aesthetically pleasing items like crockery or glass jars. As if all those shelves and drawers weren’t enough, you can even make the most of a spice and towel rack on the side, too.
Wooden kitchen island
Wooden kitchen island
Canora Grey
While it’s also available in black, the natural light oak finish of this wooden kitchen island with drawers is ideal to introduce a rustic touch. It comes with a ceramic tile sliding countertop with three adjustable positions.
Designer Advice:
This model will work particularly well if your cupboards rely on a different color but also include some wooden accents in a similar finish (perhaps through the handles). An all-wooden kitchen, on the other hand, could result in a fairly heavy feel.
Buying Guide
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
You should get four drawers in your kitchen island with drawers. On average, when you’re designing a functional kitchen, you want an island that is neither too large or small for the space—so the most common width of a work island is 42 inches. This allows for two good-sized drawers placed horizontally. The height of a normal kitchen island also allows for two drawers of good depth vertically. Four drawers is also a good amount of storage to add to your kitchen without overwhelming you or giving you too much space.
You should organize your kitchen islands with drawers in a way that supports how you use your kitchen. We recommend starting with between two and four drawers on your island.
Consider each working space in your kitchen, and what you organically tend to do in each area. Place your knives in the drawer under the cutting board; place your oven mitts in the drawer next to the oven; place your silverware in the drawer under the shelf where you keep the plates. It’s a good idea to line each drawer so you can clean them out easily, and use drawer dividers to keep smaller appliances in tow.
Kitchen islands with drawers can add valuable real estate to your kitchen countertops and more storage, so they’re certainly a win-win. We’d choose a kitchen island that’s at least 2x3 feet in size, so it adds workable room.
It should have 2-3 drawers or shelves underneath. We also like to see kitchen islands on casters with brakes, so you can switch up the format of your kitchen at any time.
However, if you’re going for a more formal look, an island that’s outfitted with molding and wainscoting that’s universal across your kitchen lends itself to a very grounded, cozy feel.
