Island KitchensIsland kitchens are the most coveted kitchen design today. They're stylish and efficient. They add more counterspace and storage.And they're friendlier - you can visit with Grandma while whipping up a Thanksgiving feast...or help the kids with homework while making dinner. The kitchen island can be any shape and size, include an eating area, act as a prep station or contain the stove, sink and/or dishwasher. 
Islands can be made from regular kitchen base cabinets, narrower wall cabinets, or pretty much anything! This beautiful island was created from an old wooden desk that had spent years sleeping in the garage! ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM ISLAND ENVY? Islands can be added to or created from all basic kitchen layouts - L-shape, U-shape or galleys. There are few drawbacks to kitchens with islands, but here's a common one:
A great solution is to install a cooktop in the island. Shorter steps for the cook, yet the space remains open and efficient. A wall oven has been added to the wall where the stove once was. The dishwasher has been moved to the right of the sink to get out of the way of the newly condensed work triangle. For ventilation, the cooktop could be a downdraft, or add a hood over the island. ADDED BONUS: You'll frequently be facing the room open to the kitchen, better connecting the two spaces. And you'll spend less time with your back turned, wondering what Junior's doing behind you making that awful noise. Galley Kitchens
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