Read on to see which of the 38 kitchen island statement back panel ideas inspires you.

The result is contemporary-looking and airy.

Here, the bright white island pops alongside flowers and plants.

wood back island panel

Louis Duncan-He

If you’re drawn to the modern farmhouse aesthetic, this is most definitely the solution for you.

We love how this warm tone contrasts with the delicate marble present.

Cabinets like these can be great for housing plastic containers, table linens, bulk snacks, and beyond.

ribbed island back

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Here, the island back panel is painted a warm gray tone with no additional frills.

Replicate Larger Cabinets

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These island cabinets mimic the larger ones all throughout the kitchen.

We love the welcoming blue-on-blue look in this kitchen.

island back panel with wine fridge

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Add some statement lighting and artwork to make it pop out.

The basic style allows the other displays and marble to stand out on its own.

Warm Up With Wood

In this otherwise all-white kitchen, a wooden back panel brings warmth.

island back with shiplap design

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It complements the nearby dining table nicely with the cohesive material.

The wainscoting detail gives the kitchen some more texture and depth.

Go for a bright color to create some contrast in the kitchen.

wood island panel

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Although there are various dark colors paired together, everything complements one another because of the overall theme.

Have fun mixing and matching your favorite wood tones together.

The contrast allows the colors to stand out on their own with the brown decor touches.

reeded island panels

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Vary Wood Tones

Don’t be afraid tovary wood toneswithin the kitchen, either.

The light green creates an airy ambiance.

The additional striped detailing brings more texture to the space.

back panel with doors

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simple gray panel

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back panel with cabinets

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indented back panel

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black back panel

Design byLouis Duncan-He

dark wood panel

Ashley Montgomery

indented blue panel

Design byLucas Eilers/ Photo byJulie Soefer

blue island with panel molding

Design byBenjamin Johnston/ Photo byJulie Soefer

gray island with molding on panel

Design byBenjamin Johnston/ Photo byStephen Karlisch

stone island and white cabinets

Design byBenjamin Johnston/ Photo byJulie Soefer

light wood back island panel

Louis Duncan-He

marble back panel

Design byBenjamin Johnston/ Photo byAnice Hoachlander

wooden island with open compartments

Design byLambrakos Studio/ Photo byDivya Pande

indented panel with molding

Design byKara Childress/ Photo byJulie Soefer

wooden door panel

Design byKara Childress/ Photo byJulie Soefer

white beadboard back panel

Victoria Bell

dark wood back panel

Louis Duncan-He

indented white panel

Design byCreative Tonic/ Photo byJulie Soefer

marble and cabinet like panel

Design byCreative Tonic/ Photo byJulie Soefer

bright blue panel

Design byCreative Tonic/ Photo byJulie Soefer

deep black panel

Design byCreative Tonic/ Photo byJulie Soefer

light wooden panel

Design byCreative Tonic/ Photo byJulie Soefer

back panel with minimalist cabinets

Mary Patton

island back panel with dividers

Erin Williamson

wood back panel

Louis Duncan-He

panel with green cabinets

Design byDawn Heuer/ Photo byRobert Peterson

back panel with wooden cabinets

Ashley Montgomery

green shiplap island panel

Design byDawn Heuer/ Photo byElizabeth Granger

metallic and wood back panel

Desiree Burns

island with beadboard pane;

Design byJennifer Hunter/ Photo byKirsten Francis

black ribbed back island panel

Design byJennifer Hunter/ Photo byKirsten Francis

island with wood panel

Design byEmma Beryl/ Photo byBo Dabi

wooden island panel

Design byDawn Heuer/ Photo byElizabeth Granger