Kitchen Island Trends That Are Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

Kitchen islands are a helpful and versatile feature in most kitchens and in 2026, they are appearing in a lot more homes, ...
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Your Kitchen Island Doesn't Have To Be A Rectangle: How To Pick The Right Shape For Your Space

Many considerations go into designing a kitchen, and counter space decisions are particularly impactful. The design and placement of an island, for instance, is a critical choice that can either ...
Yahoo

U-shaped kitchen ideas – 20 ways this three-sided design works for everyone

U-shaped kitchens are efficient three-sided designs that max out storage possibilities with everything at your fingertips. If space is tight, these horseshoe-shaped layouts offer plenty of countertop ...
The Boston Globe

Home design inspiration: working with a U-shaped island

Ana Bonilla completely reconfigured her clients’ Newton kitchen. To remedy the disjointed layout, the owner of AnaVera Design took down a wall between the kitchen and family room and closed the ...
Forbes

The Houzz 2026 Kitchen Design Trends Report: What Hot — And What’s Not

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 ...
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 ...