A kitchen island is great for food prep or sitting down for a quick bite, but resist the urge to use it as a landing spot for all your small appliances.

But when it comes to outfitting a small space, there is one perennially popular design choice that should be avoided at all costs: the kitchen island ... making daily and simple tasks more ...

They may look alike, but designers break down the real differences in form, function, and everyday practicality ...

I imagined it would allow me to host more people in my small kitchen-dining ... it was essentially a useless design. The History of the Two-Tiered Kitchen Island/Countertop As it turns out ...