The hardworking kitchen island can be a very functional and beautiful centerpiece of a kitchen design, and it's one of the most popular features of a modern kitchen. But it's not the only way to go.

I talk about this with my best friend all the time: Counter height tables are supreme. There’s, of course, a time and a place for standard dining tables, but there’s something about them that feels a ...

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 ...