If you're reading this, it's likely you've found yourself in the position of needing some new seating for your kitchen island but have struggled to work out whether you need a bar stool or an ...

While we all have plenty of opinions on home decor, interior designers actually have the know-how to execute ideas correctly. Whether it’s the staying power of the farmhouse sink or “offensive” ...

Dear Gail: I’m reconfiguring my island as it’s just too big. I currently have a raised bar area that I want to keep and adding a lower countertop area for my grandchildren. Right now I’m able to get ...

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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 ...

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 ...