From the kitchen island and the fireplace through to some unique room dividers, in this Toronto home, everywhere there could ...

Kitchen islands are popular additions because they increase countertop and storage space and act as social gathering points. Kitchen islands cost an average of $19,250, though basic islands cost ...

A fluted kitchen island is a design that has both style and depth. However, this textured look has a major downside that may ...

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We spent 75+ hours researching dozens of moderately and high-end priced kitchen islands, balancing the pros and cons of various models so that you can choose the best option. While we’ve written about ...

Beautiful, warm, and cozy kitchen islands with butcher blocks will help you two-fold: offer more workspace and storage options. Planning and preparing meals can be tricky, especially if you’re tight ...

Why it's incredible: The group of islands is the most remote inhabited location on Earth. Tristan da Cunha is a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean that is home to the world's most ...

Kitchen islands have long been a dream wish-list feature and while we don't see them going anywhere, they're changing shape in 2025. A kitchen is the heart of the home and choosing design features ...

I write about house tours (but I love a good kitchen and kids' room article). My work can be found across AT Media, including The Kitchn and Cubby. I’ve been writing about home-related topics for ...