For years, one generous island was the ultimate kitchen status symbol. Now, in larger homes and open-plan spaces, that thinking is shifting. Double islands are fast becoming the new benchmark, not ...

Islands are a mainstay of American kitchens, but what's popular for their design can change fast. In fact, there are plenty of kitchen island trends on the way out in 2026. Islands that make your ...

This five-bedroom home has four full bathrooms and one half-bath as well as finishes that include walnut cabinetry, 5-inch rift cut white oak flooring, walnut interior doors and Taj Mahal quartzite.

In this kitchen by Dana Bass, the island closest to the range and sink "handles the heavy lifting," says the designer. "The outer island is all about hosting, with generous seating and open sightlines ...

Adding an island to the center of your kitchen can free up counter space around the perimeter of your kitchen, and give you extra food prep and storage space. Modern kitchen islands can incorporate ...

There was a time when kitchen islands were considered the remit of luxurious, sprawling homes with ample room to spare. But with newer design evolutions bringing forth space-efficient, compact islands ...

No dining room, no problem. The best kitchen islands are savvy stand-ins for small spaces, kitchens lacking prep space or drawers, and a workspace for everything from mirepoix to math homework. Our ...