A few decades ago, it became standard to plonk a block of cabinetry into the middle of the kitchen, cover it with a countertop and call it an island. Now, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a kitchen ...

Everywhere I look right now, I can't help but notice square kitchen island ideas. While the trend has been towards filling spaces with gargantuan rectangles, up until now, this underutilized shape is ...

Kitchen islands are popular additions because they increase countertop and storage space and act as social gathering points.

Embodying the ideals of form and function, the kitchen island really hits the sweet spot between furniture, storage unit, culinary centre and family connector. “Islands really make the kitchen the ...