Design experts reveal 2026’s top kitchen design trends, including cozy finishes, warm wood tones, furniture-style islands, and smart, high-tech appliances.

Lately, I can’t stop daydreaming about swapping my kitchen island for a banquette and round table. It just feels warmer, chattier, and way more inviting. Surprisingly, the kitchen island has become a ...

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 ...

For a kitchen island design that doesn't feel like an 'island' in your space, planning is everything. Here are the top pre-installation decisions to make.

If you stay up to date on kitchen trends, you already know that islands are a hot commodity right now. Everyone could list all the reasons why, but to keep it short and sweet: Homeowners love the ...

Mustering up ultrafunctional small kitchen island ideas may seem challenging, but it’s worth the effort. After all, an island is the star of the kitchen, and even with a tiny footprint, these pieces ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. I used to complain that kitchen islands had become so big that they were now kitchen ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...