Plus, unless you have an open floor plan, it's easy to feel isolated in the kitchen while people hang out in the living room. Kitchen islands with seating bring the action to you. The crucial ...

Pendants over the kitchen island that are different from the ... there are plenty of creative and cozy ways to make more room for seating in an open kitchen. We love pendant lights in a kitchen ...

The design also favors bar-style seating. Cons. Yes, galley islands are simple and efficient ... t bulky and fit seamlessly within your kitchen. Open-style designs can create fine displays ...

If you do want seating ... put the kitchen sink and faucet in the island (or in larger kitchens, use the island to introduce a second sink). “It’s a nice way to face out and open up the ...