KBB’s Ultimate Kitchen Island Planning: new Readly exclusive

Kitchen Island planning

Big ones, little ones, long ones, curved ones, tiled ones, ones that are fluted, metallic or freestanding. The way you can design your kitchen island is limitless right now.

Which is why, the Kitchens Bedroom & Bathrooms magazine team – the UK’s only dedicated kitchen magazine left on the shelves, FYI – has put together a Readly exclusive dedicated to islands, packed with design advice and inspiration.

(If you didn’t know, Readly is a digital subscription service that offers access to thousands of magazines and newspapers in one app.)

Magazine feature on kitchen island trends.
Curious to know what the future holds for this highly sought-after feature? Check out our brand-new Readly exclusive.

An island is the most requested item in kitchen design at the moment, according to our industry friends. And we can see why – the possibilities with this ‘it’ piece of furniture are endless. By mixing up materials, levels or storage, you can create one that is just as unique as you are.

But if that sounds a little overwhelming, this Readly exclusive will be sure to help!

What you can expect inside…

For our Autumn 2025 issue, you can discover nearly 100 pages of inspiration and advice, from picking the right kitchen island style, choosing seating (I’m team no bar stools!) to deciding whether to add a sink, a hob, or both (or neither).

Magazine feature on units without bar stools.
Is a kitchen island even a kitchen island if you don’t have seating to tuck under the worktop?
Magazine feature on kitchen islands with seating.
Fear not, we’ve also got a feature that celebrates island seating.
Magazine feature on multi-functional units.
Discover how to make yours work harder for you and your kitchen design.

You’ll also find plenty of inspiration from our homes section, with beautiful kitchens that showcase different styles, sizes and functionality.

(P.S if you don’t have a Readly subscription, they’re currently offering a one month free trial!)

Homeowner sitting her banquette in an open-plan scheme with statement marble surfaces and dark cabinetry.
Discover why this open-plan kitchen-living-diner is perfect in any season, come rain or shine. Design by Sola Kitchens. Photography: Anna Stathaki. Styling: Becca Cullum-Green.
A closeup at a stone kitchen island, with sleek cream cabinetry, stone splashback and matching open shelf and natural materials.
Gentle tones and considered details create a serene space for homeowners Caitlin McCann and Bradley Ridge, and their family. Kitchen by Halcyon. Photography: Nick Smith.

Happy reading,

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Click here to check out KBB’s Ultimate Island Planning exclusive on Readly

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