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A kitchen island can instantly elevate your cooking space. It adds a necessary countertop, but it also gives you a place to gather, set out appetizers, or sit for a quick meal. However, in compact ...

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 ...

A kitchen island can serve as the hub and heartbeat of a home. When well-designed, it can also transform the kitchen into a more efficient and inviting space for food prep, dining or socializing, says ...

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Designer Kim Armstrong chose a linear layout for this kitchen to avoid "dead corners," where two cabinets meet and create inefficient space. Regan Elizabeth Photography When you’re hungry for a new ...

Planning your kitchen island seating? Use our expert-approved checklist to get the spacing, comfort and layout right ...