More often than not, kitchen islands are designed with breakfast bars incorporated into them. Compared to a dining table, a breakfast bar provides an additional and less-formal dining space, while creating a sociable area for families to interact while cooking and eating. With so many design possibilities available, we have selected six kitchen island breakfast bar ideas for you to consider.

1. Low-level breakfast bar
A low-level breakfast bar recessed into an island is a great way to generate different levels in your kitchen. It also creates a separate space from the worktop so that it doesn’t conflict with any cooking or food preparation that may be taking place. Another benefit of a low-level breakfast bar is that you can avoid tall stools and opt for chairs that are more child-friendly.

2. Peninsula breakfast bar
If you don’t have space for an island, then a peninsula breakfast bar is a great option. The difference is that a peninsula has three exposed sides and connects to a wall or is an extension of your worktop. A curved peninsula, in particular, can soften the look of squared cabinets while providing space for the family to enjoy breakfast and snack times.

3. Waterfall breakfast bar
A waterfall breakfast bar can provide a stylish and luxurious aesthetic in your kitchen. Not only does it look good, but it is also very practical allowing more space to sit and dine, while concealing any cabinetry underneath. This double-tier island (pictured) is a great example of how you can create a large breakfast bar. By incorporating seating either side it creates a more social setting for family and guests.

4. Glass breakfast bar
A great way to differentiate a breakfast bar from the rest of the kitchen island is to add a different material such as glass. If you choose a curved shaped island, glass can easily be cut to match the shape of your island edge. Curved glass is also more practical as it is less likely to get knocked, and can easily be wiped clean. An added bonus is that glass comes in many colours, allowing you to add a pop of colour should you wish.

5. Raised breakfast bar
Rather than a low-level breakfast bar you can also go the opposite way and add extra height. This example (pictured) shows a circular breakfast bar that overlaps onto the island to make the levels staggered. Different materials are used for the island’s worktop and the breakfast bar to differentiate the two zones; they are connected together however by the table’s anthracite oak pillar, which matches the oak cabinets on the island.

6. Floating breakfast bar
A floating breakfast bar is the perfect contemporary choice. It can be created as an extension of your island worktop, or by using a different material placed on top of the worktop. In both cases the breakfast bar extends out with free space underneath for a minimal look. This also allows plenty of leg room and space to slide stools neatly away.

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