The Versatile IKEA Kitchen Island That Adds Seating & Prep Space To Your Area

Are you one of the many homeowners or renters forced to make the most of a home without a kitchen island? If you have had to go without one, you know just how frustrating it can be. Kitchen islands provide additional space to prepare food, eat meals, and store cooking essentials. They also typically serve as the focal point for the space. As a result, spaces without an island can feel less functional and visually incomplete. If you cannot have an island built into your kitchen, consider adding additional seating and prep space to your area with the IKEA VADHOLMA. You do not have to remodel your kitchen to install this island. Simply assemble it yourself.

The VADHOLMA kitchen island comes in three different configurations. You can choose from two different size options, including one version with an added overhead storage rack. Although these islands do not come with their own stools, they provide enough room under the butcher block countertop for you to add a few. IKEA sells several different options that you could place underneath this item to use as extra kitchen seating.

You have three different options to choose from when it comes to the VADHOLMA kitchen island. If you have a bigger space and need to store pots and pans, the larger version with the black overhead rack might be the best fit for you. The added rack features hooks you can use to hang these items. This entire piece is priced at $599.99 on the IKEA website. Just like all versions of this product, this one is comprised of a matte black metal and frame with a butcher's block countertop. It also includes two shelves that would help you maximize your kitchen storage space.

If you have no interest in the overhead rack but would still prefer a larger sized kitchen island, you might want to check out the version of the VADHOLMA that meets these requirements. This item is priced at $499.99 on the IKEA website. The final version of the VADHOLMA is ideal for homeowners or renters with a tiny kitchen. This is the smallest island within the line. Still, it includes enough space to add stools underneath for additional seating, as shown in the IKEA product photos online. This kitchen island includes two storage shelves just like the other versions, but it also features an additional storage drawer. It is priced at $399.99 on the IKEA website.

If you do decide to purchase one of the VADHOLMA kitchen islands to transform your home, you may want to snag matching stools from IKEA as well. The company's website lists quite a few options that complement the matte black finish used on the island. The DALFRED stools are perfect because you can adjust their height by turning the seat left or right. This product also works well with the VADHOLMA kitchen islands because it comes in a chic matte black color. These stools are listed for $75.00 each on the IKEA website.

Although the DALFRED stools are adjustable and visually compatible with the VADHOLMA kitchen islands, they do not offer much back support. If a backrest is something you look for in a stool, you might be more interested in the NORDVIKEN. Although these stools are not adjustable, their product description reveals they are compatible with bars that are 35 and ⅜ inches tall. This is the same height as all versions of the VADHOLMA kitchen islands. Thankfully, the NORDVIKEN stools come in a matching black color option as well. They are priced at $95.00 on the IKEA website.