The hardworking kitchen island can be a very functional and beautiful centerpiece of a kitchen design, and it's one of the most popular features of a modern kitchen. But it's not the only way to go.

Kitchen layouts are evolving as homeowners rethink how space is used. One flexible, stylish, and rustic setup is quietly ...

The island has shelves for cookbooks and is useful for food prep. Plus, this DIY kitchen island can double as a place to do homework. This DIY kitchen island cost just $30 and is made with 2x4s. It ...

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There are plenty of pros when it comes to a kitchen island-dining table hybrid. One, it saves more space than if you were to have a separate kitchen island and dining table. Two, the dining side can ...

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A dreamy kitchen with a large island for preparing meals and seating multiple guests isn’t in the cards for everyone, and that's perfectly fine. If your setup is on the small side, there are smart ...

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