K itchen islands have long been the illustrious kitchen must-have. They are something to centre your kitchen design around, a place for the whole family to gather, and the big feature to budget for.

A s a kitchen editor, I'm always on the pulse of what's hot and what's not. And recently, the traditional kitchen table has been making waves, offering a more sociable way to create an island.

These are beautiful high-end kitchen island prep sinks with under-counter installation. A trough-style sink may allow you to add a usable sink to your narrow countertop.

Pro Tip: If you’re uncertain about your kitchen island size, put a table in your kitchen to get a feel for it. Cut a cardboard top the size of the counter you’re considering, and tape it to ...

The earliest islands were humble work tables placed in the center of the kitchen. If you were wealthy, it was where servants orchestrated dinner — think of the downstairs buzz of “Downton ...

Can someone explain to me the logistics of sinks in the island (am deciding whether to put a stove top or sink in my kitchen island). Where do you put the drying rack for pots and pans that don’t go ...

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 ...