An island is a useful feature that many include in their kitchens. However, there are some design trends to consider avoiding ...

Kitchen islands used to impress us simply by existing. Big rectangle? Great. Row of stools? Lovely. Waterfall edge? Ooh, ...

Kitchen islands are a helpful and versatile feature in most kitchens and in 2026, they are appearing in a lot more homes, following these key trends.

I honestly can't imagine my kitchen without the kitchen island. It's become the hub of my house, where guests gather, kids do homework (or I do work!), and dinner is prepped and (usually) eaten. So I ...

Kitchens are a dangerous place to follow fads: Avoid remorse (and future expense) by discovering the features, colors, and ...

Enter: the “micro island,” a scaled-down version of a traditional kitchen island that delivers extra counter space, storage, ...

A kitchen island can serve as the hub and heartbeat of a home. When well-designed, it can also transform the kitchen into a more efficient and inviting space for food prep, dining or socializing, says ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. If you plan on updating your kitchen this year, knowing the latest trends ...