4 Kitchen Layouts Designers Swear Maximize Efficiency and Style

Designers shared four smart kitchen layouts that balance efficiency and style. Galleys maximize small spaces; L- and U-shaped ...

Some Designers Are Abandoning This Kitchen Island Trend — But Here's The Catch

Waterfall countertops are starting to get a little out of date, but there are some ways to keep them trendy so that they ...

13 kitchen layout ideas interior designers recommend

World CopperSmith reports on kitchen layouts that enhance workflow, prioritizing function over aesthetics for stress-free ...
House Digest on MSN

Why designers are saying goodbye to kitchen islands — and what's replacing them

Replacing kitchen islands, this trend offers an integrated design that's better suited to busy households in need of extra ...
Tasting Table on MSN

Bi-level vs galley kitchen islands: Here's the actual difference

There are a wealth of kitchen island options, each perfect for a different type of kitchen and its activity. These two are gaining popularity.
Wall Street Journal

Kitchen Islands—Does Anyone Really Need Two? We Asked Interior Designers

For the recurring series, That’s Debatable, we take on a contentious issue of the day and present two spirited arguments—one in favor and the other emphatically opposed. Previous installments from the ...
The New York Times

Is a Kitchen Island Essential? No, but You Know You Want One.

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 ...