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7 outdated kitchen island styles designers say you should definitely skip

Key Points Designers are ditching bold island colors, two-tiered designs, built-in appliances, and open shelving.Overused looks like builder-grade granite, waterfall edges, and matching cabinets are ...
The New York Times

Is a Kitchen Island Essential? No, but You Know You Want One.

Here’s how to design an island that works for your particular space and the way you use your kitchen. By Tim McKeough As the kitchen evolved from a work space hidden from guests to the place where ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Islands now anchor the modern kitchen

Kitchen islands have been a common feature on homeowners’ wish lists for years now, but as our lifestyles have changed, what was once a wish has developed into a staple for a modern, functional ...
Woodworking Network

Houzz study: 61 percent of kitchen renovations feature islands

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Large islands continue to be a prominent feature in renovated kitchens, according to the 2020 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. The survey of nearly 2,600 U.S. homeowners using Houzz who ...
Times Union

Kitchens: Where two islands are better than one

Michael Hinkley’s Ballston Spa kitchen includes a comprehensive island with a full window view of the outdoors. Kitchen islands are often a place to meal prep, but more recently are where people are ...
The New York Times

Redesigning Your Kitchen? Here’s Why a Cooktop Is Better Than a Range.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published May 8, ...